Greek Government

Question 1

Monarchy

Answer 1

A government ruled by a king or queen

Question 2

Oligarchy

Answer 2

A government ruled by a few powerful people

Question 3

Democracy

Answer 3

A government in which power is held by the people, who exercise power directly or through elected representatives

Question 4

Tyranny

Answer 4

Rule by someone who gains power illegally

Question 5

City-State

Answer 5

A city that controls itself and its surrounding territory and does not answer to any higher authority

Question 6

Structure of government in Ancient Athens

Answer 6

• Assembly - Created laws, votes by every citizen in Athens
• Council of 500 - Conducted daily business, consisted of 500 randomly selected citizens
• The Courts - Heard court cases, consisted of 500 randomly selected citizens

Question 7

Structure of government in Ancient Sparta

Answer 7

• Assembly - Consisted of all citizens but largely had no power
• Council of Elders - Consisted of 28 members who determined what laws could be voted on and could also veto laws
• Two Kings - Members of the Council of Elders. Largely powerless other than being able to vote with the other 28 members of the Council.

Question 8

Treatment of Women in Ancient Sparta

Answer 8

• Couldn’t vote or participate in government.
• Received education in self defense and combat
• Could own some property and money
• Acted as head of household when husband was away at war

Question 9

Treatment of Women in Ancient Athens

Answer 9

• Couldn’t vote or participate in government
• Did not receive formal education
• Could not own property or money
• Could not go in public alone

Question 10

Other major city-states

Answer 10

Corinth - Major trade city known for its architecture and developing its own currency. Run by a monarchy.

Thebes - City-state known as the birthplace of Hercules in Greek mythology. Defeated the city-state of Sparta.

Argos - Major military power that ruled by the tyrant dictator Pheidon. Known for creating its own weights and measures.

Delphi - The religious, educational, and artistic center of Greece. Famous for the Oracle of Delphi who would give guidance to those who visited her.

Rhodes - A city famous for its shipbuilders and the Colossus of Rhodes, which stood over its harbor. Remained an important city during the time of the Roman Empire.