Early Forms of Greek Government
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What is the meaning of 'monarchy' based on the text?

  • Rule by multiple rulers
  • Rule by the military
  • Rule by a group of elders
  • Rule by one leader (correct)
  • How were monarchies typically passed down in ancient Greece?

  • By election
  • By hereditary succession (correct)
  • By appointment from neighboring kingdoms
  • By conquest
  • What made ancient Greek city-states different from civilizations like ancient Egypt or Rome?

  • They were separated by geographical barriers (correct)
  • They had no formal system of government
  • They were ruled by a council of elders
  • They were united under a single government
  • What role did the king's advisers play in ancient Greek monarchies?

    <p>They assisted the king in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term would best describe a government system with 'one leader' according to the text?

    <p>Autocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government replaced the kings in Greek city-states around 800 BCE?

    <p>Oligarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social class usually held power in oligarchies in Greek city-states?

    <p>Upper class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the working people in Greek city-states contribute to the resources of the city-state under oligarchies?

    <p>They produced most of the city-state's resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to people seeking another form of government in many Greek city-states by the 600s BCE?

    <p>Discontent with oligarchies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did oligarchies in Greek city-states typically enforce unpopular laws?

    <p>By using force to implement laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

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