In the U.S. running for president requires large amounts of money, only a small group can afford to, which is why...

some people consider our country an oligarchy or aristocracy.

What is the difference between a direct democracy and representative democracy?

Direct all people make decisions, representative elect reps.

Why did the ancient Greeks develop democracy?

They thought people can and should rule themselves.

One difference between the governments of Ancient Greece and the United States is...

the amount of people who are citizens.

What are two advantages of the geography of Greece?

It's a peninsula allowing for easy travel & trade.

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Ancient Greece: Greek Civilization & Government 1

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1
What form of government did the Ancient Greeks create?
Democracy.
Republic.
Aristocracy.
Oligarchy.
2
Based on the geography of Greece, what might be a common way to make a living in ancient times?
politician.
farming.
craftsmen.
fishing.
3
Which letter on the map is the location of the Ancient Greek Civilization?
D
B
C
A
4
In the U.S. running for president requires large amounts of money, only a small group can afford to, which is why...
we are a democratic republic.
some people consider our country an oligarchy or aristocracy.
some consider our country to be a oligarchy.
we are not considered to be a theocracy.
5
What is the difference between a direct democracy and representative democracy?
Direct has people who are directly given political jobs.
Representative uses elections for all decisions made.
Direct all people make decisions, representative elect reps.
There's no difference, direct & representative are the same.
6
Prior to the Ancient Greeks, most ancient civilizations were run by...
a monarchy.
a democracy.
an oligarchy.
a theocracy.
7
Why did the ancient Greeks develop democracy?
They thought people can and should rule themselves.
The city-states planned on unifying with its use.
It brought an end to wars and the need for military.
Aristocrats thought that everyone should share power.
8
One difference between the governments of Ancient Greece and the United States is...
citizens have a say in making decisions.
we both use a form of democracy.
the amount of people who are citizens.
we both use courts and juries to solve disputes.
9
The school board that runs the district is a group of 5 people. This is most like...
an aristocracy.
a democracy.
an oligarchy.
a monarchy.
10
What are two advantages of the geography of Greece?
It has mountains which isolate city states & prevents unity.
The mountains allow for easy farming & defense.
It's a peninsula allowing for easy travel & trade.
It's a island so it is remote & can't easily be invaded.

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