Ancient Greece Quick Check
Which statement accurately describes the type of government based on the characteristics in the chart?
The Thirty was a monarchy, the ecclesia was a democracy, and the Mycenaean Palace was an oligarchy.
The Thirty was an oligarchy, the ecclesia was a monarchy, and the Mycenaean Palace was a democracy.
The Thirty was an oligarchy, the ecclesia was a democracy, and the Mycenaean Palace was a monarchy. ✅
The Thirty was a democracy, the ecclesia was an oligarchy, and the Mycenaean Palace was a monarchy.
Which statement accurately describes the differences between direct democracies and monarchies?
Direct democracies promote freedom of choice and voting rights while monarchies are led by a single ruler whose word is law. ✅
Direct democracies promote freedom of choice and voting rights while monarchies are led by a group of rulers whose word is law.
Direct democracies are led by a group of rulers that promotes freedom of choice while monarchies are led by a single ruler whose word is law.
Direct democracies are led by hierarchical classes while monarchies are led by a group of rulers whose word is law.
Which statements accurately compare the government systems of Sparta and Carthage?
The Spartan and Carthaginian governments both had an assembly. The Spartan government elected citizens in the assembly while the Carthage government did not.
The Spartan and Carthaginian governments both used a council. The Spartan senate used 500 elected officials while the council of Carthage had 28 elected officials.
The Spartan and Carthaginian governments were both oligarchies. Carthage focused more on military matters and Sparta focused more on democracy.
The Spartan and Carthaginian governments both had two leaders. The Spartan government had hereditary kings while the Carthaginian government had elected leaders. ✅
Examine the following list of social classes. Which list accurately identifies the social class hierarchy of Greek city-states?
Perioikoi, Laborers, Foreigners, Aristoi, Women, Artisans
Aristoi, Artisans, Perioikoi, Women, Laborers, Foreigners ✅
Artisans, Aristoi, Perioikoi, Foreigners, Women, Laborers
Perioikoi, Artisans, Aristoi, Foreigners, Women, Laborers
Using a lens of historical empathy, describe how Alexander the Great constructed his empire.
Alexander was a cruel military strategist and displayed no cultural sensitivity. Using a lens of historical empathy, it can be argued that his tactics were relevant for the time and displayed shrewd leadership.
Alexander was both a cruel military strategist and an astute merger of cultural practices. Using a lens of historical empathy, it can be argued that his tactics were relevant for the time and but did not display leadership of any sort.
Alexander was both a cruel military strategist and an astute merger of cultural practices. Using a lens of historical empathy, it can be argued that his tactics were relevant for the time and displayed shrewd leadership. ✅
Alexander was both a cruel military strategist and an astute merger of cultural practices. Using a lens of historical empathy, it can be argued that his tactics were inappropriate for the time and displayed how ignorant he was.
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Great job on the quick check! You got all the answers correct. Here's a breakdown of how to arrive at each answer:
1. To determine the correct statement about the type of government in Ancient Greece, we look at the characteristics given in the chart. The statement "The Thirty was an oligarchy, the ecclesia was a democracy, and the Mycenaean Palace was a monarchy" accurately describes the types of government based on the given characteristics. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
2. To identify the differences between direct democracies and monarchies, we need to understand their key characteristics. Direct democracies promote freedom of choice and voting rights, while monarchies are led by a single ruler whose word is law. Based on this information, the statement "Direct democracies promote freedom of choice and voting rights while monarchies are led by a single ruler whose word is law" accurately describes the differences between the two systems. So, this is the correct answer.
3. When comparing the government systems of Sparta and Carthage, we need to consider the given options. The statement "The Spartan and Carthaginian governments both had two leaders. The Spartan government had hereditary kings while the Carthaginian government had elected leaders" accurately compares the government systems of Sparta and Carthage. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
4. To identify the correct hierarchy of social classes in Greek city-states, we examine the given list. The correct list that accurately identifies the social class hierarchy is "Aristoi, Artisans, Perioikoi, Women, Laborers, Foreigners." Therefore, this is the correct answer.
5. When discussing Alexander the Great's construction of his empire using a lens of historical empathy, we need to consider his actions and motivations. The statement "Alexander was both a cruel military strategist and an astute merger of cultural practices. Using a lens of historical empathy, it can be argued that his tactics were relevant for the time and displayed shrewd leadership" accurately describes Alexander's construction of his empire. So, this is the correct answer.
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