Greece Mini Quiz Review

Question 1

What role did the sea have in back-then Greece?

Answer 1

The sea was very important because it helped Greeks become excellent sailors, and able to maneuver through the waters well.

Question 2

Define Monarchy

Answer 2

A government ruled by one person (king) sometimes w/advisors

Question 3

Define Oligarchy

Answer 3

A government ruled by multiple leaders

Question 4

Define Tyranny

Answer 4

A government where an individual illegally rules

Question 5

Define Democracy

Answer 5

A government ruled by everyone through voting & debating/discussing.

Question 6

Define Direct Democracy

Answer 6

A democracy where all citizens vote on all of the decisions

Question 7

Was Athens A Direct Or An Indirect Democracy?

Answer 7

A Direct Democracy

Question 8

Define Indirect Democracy

Answer 8

A democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Also known as a Republic or a Representative Democracy.

Question 9

How was the role of women different in Athens than in Sparta?

Answer 9

Athens: Women were obliged to stay in the house; zero rights.
Sparta: Women were not obliged to stay in the house; had more rights than they they did Sparta.

Question 10

How were the citizens in Athens different from the citizens in Sparta?