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Chapter 26 The Rise of Democracy
Chapter 26 The Rise of Democracy
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Ch. 26 The Rise of Democracy
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1
Hippias was a Greek ___________ who was forced out of power by the people.
tyrant
monarch
aristocrat
oligarch
2
Why didn't democracies always last?
Not all Greeks believed that democracy was a good
the assmebly reversed important decisions
speakers sometimes persuaded people to vote unwisely
all answers are correct
3
"few"
aristocrats
oligarchs
monarchy
tyrant
4
The "Rich got richer and the poor got poorer" is associated with what type of government?
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
5
Ancient Greek civilizations made important contributions in ______________________.
military technology.
economic policy.
government and law.
religious doctrine.
6
Why did different parts of Greece have different governments?
That is what the different areas voted to do.
Different groups started different colonies.
Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.
Different languages made communication difficult.
7
Oligarchs were ...
men who inherited land from their families
a small group of wealthy men
wealthy merchants
all of the answers are correct
8
According to the timeline, which government was in place between 2000 BCE & 800 BCE?
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Democracy
9
What type of government was NOT found in Ancient Greece?
Theocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
10
Why did the kings depend on the aristocrats?
they had swords
they had horses and armor
all of the answers are correct
they knew how to fight best
11
Which city-state developed democracy?
Olympia
Athens
Sparta
all of the answers are correct
12
Men who forced oligarchs from power were called...
kings
tyrants
aristocrats
monarchs
13
Which statement does
NOT
describe the 1st democracy in Greece?
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.
Every citizen had the right to speak.
Aristocrats had more power.
All citizens could participate in the assembly.
14
What year is associated with when many city-states were coming under the rule of tyrants?
1400 BCE
800 BCE
1200 BCE
600 BCE
15
Rulers inherit power in a ______________.
democracy
tyranny
oligarchy
monarchy
16
Which one of the following did each Greek city-state not have of its own?
language
laws
money
army
17
How is a tyranny different from a monarchy?
all of the answers are correct
a tyrant's son does not usually inherit his father's power
a tyrant cannot claim that he has the legal right to rule
a tyrant usually took control by force
18
What form of government developed after the people were unhappy with the oligarchs?
tyranny
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
19
Every citizen can vote on every issue in a ...
monarchy
representative democracy
direct democracy
oligarchy
20
What allowed a tyrant to rule?
foreign partnership
military force
family tradition
the law of the land
21
According to the Chp 26 timeline, which type of government led Greece between 800 BCE & 650 BCE?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
22
How is the democracy in Ancient Greece different than the US democracy today?
Citizens voted directly on all issues.
Citizens gave their leaders total power.
Citizens elected representatives to make laws.
Citizens listened to powerful speakers.
23
According to the timeline, which type of government started around the year 500 BCE?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
24
This form of government has ruling power in the hands of one person who is not a lawful king.
monarchy
tyranny
democracy
oligarchy
25
What did the oligarchs do that made the ordinary people upset?
ignored the people's needs
passed laws the poor did not like
all the answers are correct
used the army to force people to obey them
26
A form of government in which it is led by religious figures or divinely guided is called a
tyranny
theocracy
republic
dictatorship
27
What leisurely activities did the oligarchs
not
enjoy?
painting
chariot races
parties with acrobatics
hunting
28
Who made changes that helped the poor and cancelled debts of poor farmers?
monarchs
tyrants
democrats
oligarchs
29
According to the Chp 26 timeline, which government was in place in Greece between 650 BCE & 500 BCE?
Tyranny
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy