Greek Government Systems and Their Definitions

Define democracy

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on laws.

• A system of government where citizens vote for representatives.

• A system of government where citizens are ruled by one person who inherited power.

• A system of government where a small group of people rules.

Define Republic

• A system of government where citizens elect representatives to lead them.

• A system of government where one ruler inherits power.

• A system of government where a few people rule.

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on the laws.

Define Oligarchy

• A system of government where citizens elect representatives to lead them.

• A system of government where one ruler inherits power.

• A system of government where a few people rule.

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on the laws.

Define tyranny

• A system of government where one person rules but seizes power by force.

• A system of government where one person rules and power is inherited.

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on proposed laws.

• A system of government where citizens elect leaders to govern them.

What was the purpose of the Greek Olympics?

• To commemorate historical battles between city-states.
• To honor Zeus and promote unity among Greek city-states.
• To establish trade routes among Greek colonies.
• To celebrate athletic prowess in individual city-states.

What made Troy's location strategically important?

• Troy was known for its agricultural abundance.
• Troy controlled key trade routes between the Aegean and Black Seas.
• Troy was the capital of a large empire.
• Troy was the largest city in Ancient Greece.

Which empire did Alexander the Great defeat?

• Assyrian Empire

• Macedonian Empire
• Roman Empire
• Persian Empire

Which empire did Alexander the Great defeat?

• Assyrian Empire

• Macedonian Empire
• Roman Empire
• Persian Empire

Which is a contribution of Socrates?

• He used a question and answer method to provoke discussion

• Developed the field of logic

• Believed a utopia could be created by controlling people's choices

• He was the father of Greek medicine

Which is a contribution of Plato?

• He used a question and answer method to provoke discussion

• Developed the field of logic

• Believed a utopia could be created by controlling people's choices

• He was the father of Greek medicine