Greek Word Roots
What does the Greek root "ology" mean?
the study of
The kind of government that was used for the first time in Ancient Athens.
democracy
What kind of democracy was practiced in Ancient Athens?
T or F: All boys in Athens could go to school if they could afford it.
True
How many principles of democracy are there?
14
What does the Greek root "bio" mean?
life
An emperor rules over the people. What is this?
monarchy
The Athenian council was known as...
The Boule
T or F: Only men could own property.
False - female citizens could own property
A parliamentary vote to pass a bill into law is what kind of democracy?
Representative
Which Greek root means "top"?
A small group of aristocrats hold power. What is this?
oligarchy
What THREE criteria did people have to fulfil in order to count as citizens?
1. Be male
2. Be Athenian-born
3. Have Athenian-born parents
Athenian citizens voted at a place called...
Pnyx Hill
A referendum is what kind of democracy?
Direct
Which Greek root means "writing"?
graphy
Army leaders in Ancient Greece ruled with this kind of government.
What percent of people in Athens were slaves?
25%
What percent of people in Athens were metics?
12%
Name FOUR ways that citizens can participate in government.
Voting, standing for election, attending council meetings, staying informed, paying taxes, serving on a jury
What does "autocracy" translate to?
self-rule
(meaning: rule by just one person)
The kind of government that came just after monarchy in Ancient Greece.
oligarchy
What is the name of the ancient machine used to select council members?
kleroterion
What are TWO things that all Athenian citizens had to do?
Pay taxes, serve in the military if there was a war
("participate in the Boule" is also an acceptable answer, but only applied to citizens over 30 years old)
Name FIVE Principles of Democracy.
(14 possible answers!)