Classical Greece and Roman Republic Quiz

Group 1

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

• Only wealthy citizens could participate in government.

• Slaves, women, and non-citizens were excluded from political participation.

• The military held all political power.

• Political positions were inherited by birthright.

Group 2

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• To promote trade across the Mediterranean

• To defend against Persian invasions

• To expand the Spartan military

• To support the construction of the Parthenon

• Athens used League resources to build its own power and empire.

• Athens forced member states to adopt democratic governments.

• Athens demanded all city-states worship its patron goddess, Athena.

• Athens refused to participate in military campaigns.

Group 3

• It was a monarchy ruled by a single leader.

• It was a system of checks and balances with shared powers.

• It was a direct democracy similar to Athens.

• It relied entirely on the decisions of the Senate.

• The role of the Senate

• The use of assemblies to vote on laws

• The creation of an emperor to rule over the masses

• The appointment of consuls for life

Group 4

• The Republic supported peaceful reforms for the lower classes.

• The Senate widely supported land redistribution to the poor.

• Social and economic inequality created significant political tension.

• The Republic was ruled by a single dictator during this period.

• The plebeians

• The patricians

• The military

• Foreign allies

• The growing militarization of Roman politics as generals seized power.

• The expansion of Roman citizenship to conquered peoples.

• The dominance of plebeian assemblies over the Senate.

• The inability of the Republic to resolve class conflicts peacefully.