4 Governments in Ancient Greece Quiz

Which ancient group was one of the first to rule over ancient Greece?

• Spartans

• Athenians

• Mycenaeans

• Persians

What type of government did the Mycenaeans practice?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

Which TWO governments had only one ruler?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

What is a "Constitutional Monarchy"?

• A monarchy with no king or queen

• A monarchy where the king or queen has absolute power

• A monarchy limited by a written constitution

• A monarchy ruled by a council

What did oligarchs often ignore?

• Military duties

• Public opinion

• Economic policies

• Religious ceremonies

What is the main difference between a tyranny and a monarchy?

• A tyranny has multiple rulers, while a monarchy has one.

• A monarchy transfers power through a family, while a tyranny takes power by force.

• A tyranny is always loved by the people, while a monarchy is not.

• A monarchy is illegal, while a tyranny is legal.

What did tyrants often do to gain power?

• They were elected by the people

• They got the throne peacefully

• They seized power through illegal means

• They were put there by the king

What did Thomas Jefferson call King George in the Declaration of Independence?

• A tyrant

• A hero

• A friend

• A monarch

Dionysios was a tyrant in which city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Syracuse

Which city-state was best known for its democracy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Syracuse

• Thebes