Greek Geography/Introduction
Democracy
Ancient Greece
Vocabulary
100
Most of Greece is made up of what physical feature?
Mountains
100

In a democracy how many people rule?

Many/Everyone

100

Who was allowed to vote?

Men who were free

100

Civilization

When groups of people have organized together and found ways to create new art, science, and other innovations.

200
Greece is surrounded by ___ off of its coast.
Water/Seas
200
What group of people are in charge during democracy?
the citizens or people.
200

About what percent of people were allowed to vote.

Less than 15 %

200

Ancient

Belonging to a time that was long ago in the past. “Ancient Greece” describes a civilization from thousands of years ago.

300
Most Greeks were very proud of their cities. Each city had its own laws, customs, forms of money and army. For these reasons, Greek cities are called ____ - ____.
City-states
300
How are leaders in a democracy chosen?
Vote/Election
300

Were women allowed to vote in Ancient Greece?

No

300

Artifacts

Simple objects (such as a tool or artwork) that were made by people in the past. We know about ancient civilizations from the artifacts we have found that were created long ago.

400

What is a dictator?

A person who makes all of the rules.

400

Under a democracy, how did people rule?

By having an assembly where any free man could vote on anything.

400

About what percent of people weren't allowed to vote?

More than 84%

400

Democracy

Is a form of government.

500
How long did the Monarchy system of government last in ancient Greece?
1,200 years
500

Not all Greeks thought democracy was a good idea because

Powerful speakers sometimes persuaded ordinary citizens to vote unwisely. Often, important decisions could have been reversed after only a few weeks.

500

Who was not allowed to vote?

Women, Children, Slaves, Foreigners 

500

Government 

The process or system of controlling and making decisions for a group of people.

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