Greeks 4 Governments

What does the word "monarch" translate to in English?

• One ruler

• One kingdom

• One person

• One to rule

Who were the first known group to use the monarchy system in Ancient Greece?

• The Spartans

• The Athenians

• The Mycenaeans

• The Macedonians

What was the common practice for transferring power in a monarchy upon the death of a king?

• The power was given to a council.

• The power was transferred to the oldest son.

• The power was decided by a public vote.

• The power was given to the most capable general.

Which famous ruler is mentioned as a descendant of a monarchy in the region of Macedonia?

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Alexander the Great

• Leonidas

What led to the decline of monarchies in Ancient Greece?

• The rise of democracy

• Frequent wars and territorial disputes

• The lack of a written constitution

• The influence of neighboring countries

What is the modern equivalent of a monarchy called in Great Britain?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Democratic Monarchy

• Parliamentary Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

What does the word "oligarchy" translate to in English?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the few

• Rule by the one

• Rule by the many

Which city-state is known as the best known oligarchy in ancient Greece?

• Athens

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Thebes

What happened to oligarchies in Greece after the Peloponnesian War?

• They became more popular

• They remained unchanged

• They began to decline

• They were replaced by monarchies

What led to the decline of oligarchies in some parts of Greece?

• The oligarchs' fair and just rule

• The oligarchs' luxurious lifestyles and harsh rule

• The oligarchs' decision to become monarchs

• The oligarchs' loss in the Peloponnesian War