Ancient Greece Citizenship and Government

The video reviews key concepts for an ancient Greece test, covering vocabulary, government forms, and the differences between Athens and Sparta. It also discusses the Persian Wars and notable leaders like Cyrus the Great, Darius, and Xerxes. The focus is on understanding Greek society, citizenship, and the impact of geography on city-states.

What is the term for a form of government where citizens have the power to vote and run the country?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

Which civilization was known for its shipbuilding and trading activities?

• Minoans

• Persians

• Athenians

• Spartans

What were the requirements to be considered a citizen in Ancient Greece?

• Being a male or female, native-born, and owning land

• Being a male, foreign-born, and owning land

• Being a female, native-born, and owning land

• Being a male, native-born, and owning land

Which city-state was known for its military-focused society?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth

What form of government is characterized by rule by a small group?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

Which battle was a significant victory for the Greeks during the Persian Wars?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Waterloo

What was one of the main contributions of the Athenians to Western civilization?

• Olympic Games

• Military tactics

• Shipbuilding

• Royal Road

Who was the Persian leader known for uniting the Persians and building the Royal Road?

• Xerxes

• Darius

• Cyrus the Great

• Alexander the Great

Which Persian leader reorganized the government and divided the empire into satrapies?

• Xerxes

• Darius

• Philip II

• Cyrus the Great

Which Persian leader played a part in the Persian-Greek battles but did less than his predecessors?

• Artaxerxes

• Xerxes

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius