Ancient Greece

Question 1

Government

Answer 1

the system of rule and law for a community, city, state, or country

Question 2

cooperation

Answer 2

an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit

Question 3

citizen

Answer 3

a person who have certain rights and duties in a city-state or nation

Question 4

tyranny

Answer 4

a government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king

Question 5

oligarchy

Answer 5

a form of government where a self appointed group of powerful and wealthy elites makes the decisions

Question 6

monarchy

Answer 6

a form of authoritative government where the leadership s transferred within one family

Question 7

democracy

Answer 7

a form of government based upon the recognition of individual rights and freedoms

Question 8

direct democracy

Answer 8

a form of democracy where citizens vote on every decision and law

Question 9

alliance

Answer 9

a bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests

Question 10

aristocrat

Answer 10

a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society

Question 11

Athens

Answer 11

a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have a democracy;
also know as the birthplace of Western Civilization;
the capital of present day Greece

Question 12

Sparta

Answer 12

a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy

Question 13

Agora

Answer 13

a marketplace in ancient Greece