The Ancient Greeks - Lesson 4: Glory, War, and Decline

How do governments change?

• Through elections and democratic processes

• By military coups

• Through revolutions

• All of the above

Pericles influenced government and culture in Athens by:

• establishing a direct democracy and promoting the arts and literature

• conquering neighboring city-states and expanding the empire

• implementing a monarchy and suppressing cultural activities

• focusing solely on military expansion and neglecting cultural development

Life for Athenians under the rule of Pericles was characterized by:

• A period of great cultural and political development

• A time of economic decline and hardship

• An era of military dictatorship

• A phase of isolation from other Greek city-states

The Peloponnesian War affected the Greek city-states by:

• strengthening their unity and cooperation

• leading to economic prosperity and growth

• causing political instability and weakening their power

• resulting in cultural and intellectual flourishing

What is the definition of 'direct democracy'?

• A) A form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process

• B) A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

• C) A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment.

What is the definition of 'representative democracy'?

• A) A form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process

• B) A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

• C) A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment.

What is the definition of 'philosopher'?

• A) A form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process

• B) A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

• C) A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment.

The United States has what kind of democracy?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Which of the following words mean "all citizens participate in government decision-making"?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

A philosopher is someone who:

• studies the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

• paints landscapes and portraits

• writes novels and short stories

• conducts scientific experiments