Which answer describes a democracy?

government where people elect their leaders to rule

Athens had a part of their government called the Council of 500 (The Assembly). How were members chosen?

They were chosen randomly (lottery).

What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

one person in charge- king, queen, or emperor

How is a Tyrant gov't different from a monarchy?

tyrants take power by force, monarchies pass down to oldest son

What was the major cause of the Persian War?

The Persians were jealous of the Greek power and culture.

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1
What 3 seas surround Ancient Greece?
Black, Red, Ionian
Mediterranean, Ionian, Aegean
Ionian, Aegean, Madagascar
Agean, Pacific, Red
2
What best describes Sparta's way of life?
strength and honor
military and strength
smarts and strength
arts and education
3
What type of government best describes Sparta?
democracy
tyranny
monarchy
oligarchy
4
Which answer describes a democracy?
1 leader takes over by force
government where people elect their leaders to rule
3 leaders rule over the people
ruled by 1 strict ruler
5
Who led the Delian League?
Crete
Sparta
Athens
Troy
6
Athens had a part of their government called the Council of 500 (The Assembly). How were members chosen?
They were chosen randomly (lottery).
They had to be rich, land-owners.
They had to be 60 years old.
They had to have military experience.
7
A similarity that a polis might share with another polis is:
government
money
laws
language
8
Which is a DIFFERENCE that a polis might have from another polis?
calendar
language
festivals
gods to worship
9
What is the power structure like in a monarchy?
one person in charge- king, queen, or emperor
a few people are in charge
two people in charge- both kings
ALL people are in charge
10
How is a Tyrant gov't different from a monarchy?
monarchs take over by force, tyrants pass down to oldest son
tyrants take power by force, monarchies pass down to oldest son
monarch must be a king, tyrant can be a queen
tyrant gov'ts have 3 rulers, monarchies have 1
11
What term is used to describe a body of land surrounded by water on 3 sides?
penisula
glacier
island
sea
12
Who led the Peloponnesian League?
Troy
Sardis
Athens
Sparta
13
What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece?
Athenians
Minoans
Mycenaens
Spartans
14
Which describes an oligarchy?
one person (very strict) is in charge
King or Queen is ruler
more than one equal ruler
the people are in charge
15
Who won the Persian War?
Greece
Sparta
Athens
Persia
16
What best describes Athens' "way of life"?
strength and honor
military and strength
arts and education
smarts and strength
17
What is a polis?
a world
a city-state
language
a king
18
What was the major cause of the Persian War?
The Greeks attacked a Persian City.
The Persians invaded Sparta.
The Persians were jealous of the Greek power and culture.
The Greeks kidnapped Persian traders.
19
Religion in Ancient Greece was based on:
Christianity
Gods, Goddesses, and witches
monotheism
Polytheism and mythology
20
What type of government best describes Athens?
tyranny
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
21
A major outcome of the Persian War ending:
end of the Delian League
The ending of the Persian Empire.
creation of Delian League
creation of Peloponnesian League

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