Ancient Greece Vocab

What is the term used to describe a city-state in ancient Greece?

• Agora

• Polis

• Colony

• Tyranny

Who were considered members of the aristocracy in ancient Greek society?

• Common citizens

• Wealthy and noble families

• Foreigners

• Slaves

Which form of government is ruled by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Aristocracy

What is the term for a person who has the right to participate in government?

• Philosopher

• Citizen

• Tyrant

• Politician

In ancient Greece, what was the open space used for markets and gatherings called?

• Polis

• Agora

• Colony

• Philosophy

What is the term for a government where power is held by the people, often through elected representatives?

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

Which term describes a settlement established by a country in a foreign land?

• Colony

• Polis

• Agora

• Tyranny

What is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics called?

• Politics

• Philosophy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

What is the term for the art or science of governing and political affairs?

• Politics

• Philosophy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Which form of government is characterized by a single ruler with absolute power, often taken by force?

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy