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Lesson 26-27 Quiz
SS Grade 6 Lesson 26 & 27 Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the monarchy government system? | One person has power, which is usually inherited starting before 800 BCE. |
| What is the oligarchy government system? | Power is held by a few wealthy aristocrats who owned land from 800-650 BCE. |
| What is the tyranny government system? | One person takes power by force from 650-500 BCE. |
| What is the democracy government system? | All citizens share power, often through voting. Began in Athens around 500 BCE. |
| How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power? | They inherited it from a relative. |
| What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass? | laws that favored the rich |
| Who would have said these words? “I was in the army when people began to complain about members of the government getting richer while everybody else was getting poorer. So I stepped forward, and with the people's help, I became a leader.” | a tyrant |
| How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government? | All citizens shared ruling power |
| Who was one tyrant of Corinth? | Kypselos |
| After the death of Telestes, what was the next form of government in Corinth? | Oligarch or Oligarchy |
| What was the most likely reason the Bacchiad relatives left Corinth? | For safety, as tyrants often overthrow leaders in violent ways. |
| Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated? | surrounding mountains |
| TRUE or FALSE: An agora is a type of blanket made and sold in Athens. | FALSE |
| How did the citizens of Athens get enough grain to eat? | Every family raised its own food behind the house or traded at the markets. |
| TRUE or FALSE: The Assembly of Athens was larger than the Council of 500. | TRUE |
| Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy? | A small group held the most power. |
| TRUE or FALSE: Athenian boys went to school to learn reading, writing, math, as well as physical exercises like wrestling and gymnastics. | FALSE |
| Where would a 12-year-old Athenian girl would most likely get her education? | From her mother, focused on managing a home. |
| TRUE or FALSE: Spartan leaders discouraged trade and used heavy iron bars as money to make stealing difficult. | TRUE |
| What did education in Sparta value and teach students to be? | Brave, disciplined, strong, and ready to battle in war. |
| Women in Sparta had more rights than other women in ancient Greece. They could...... | Control their own property AND remarry and speak to their husband’s friends. |