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Where did citizens gather to discuss city government in Greek city-states?
Where did citizens gather to discuss city government in Greek city-states?
- Monarchy
- Acropolis
- Agora (marketplace) (correct)
- Countryside
What form of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families?
What form of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families?
- Oligarchy
- Monarchy
- Aristocracy (correct)
- Tyranny
Which type of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a few powerful people?
Which type of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a few powerful people?
- Aristocracy
- Monarchy
- Oligarchy (correct)
- Tyranny
What role did the Council of Five Hundred play in the Athenian society?
What role did the Council of Five Hundred play in the Athenian society?
Why were only free adult males considered citizens in Athens?
Why were only free adult males considered citizens in Athens?
Why did Cleisthenes increase the power of the assembly?
Why did Cleisthenes increase the power of the assembly?
What was the first step toward democracy in Athens?
What was the first step toward democracy in Athens?
Why did Draco's legal code worsen the tensions between rich and poor in Athens?
Why did Draco's legal code worsen the tensions between rich and poor in Athens?
What did Solon's legal concept allow any citizen to do?
What did Solon's legal concept allow any citizen to do?
How did Cleisthenes' reforms contribute to the development of Athenian democracy?
How did Cleisthenes' reforms contribute to the development of Athenian democracy?
What event prompted the Spartans to dedicate themselves to making Sparta a strong city-state?
What event prompted the Spartans to dedicate themselves to making Sparta a strong city-state?
What was the role of the Council of Elders in Spartan government?
What was the role of the Council of Elders in Spartan government?
Which group in Spartan society included the ruling families who owned the land?
Which group in Spartan society included the ruling families who owned the land?
Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to other branches of government?
Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to other branches of government?
How did Spartans view artistic and intellectual pursuits?
How did Spartans view artistic and intellectual pursuits?
What was the primary focus of the festivals held by ancient Greeks?
What was the primary focus of the festivals held by ancient Greeks?
Where did the Persian Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire begin?
Where did the Persian Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire begin?
What was the outcome of Athens using its power to control other city-states in the Delian League?
What was the outcome of Athens using its power to control other city-states in the Delian League?
How did Themistocles convince Athens to defend their city at sea?
How did Themistocles convince Athens to defend their city at sea?
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