Ancient Athens Democracy

I was born in Athens.
My mom was born in Athens.
My dad was born in Thebes.
Am I a citizen?

• YES
• NO

What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Communism

What is a "polis"?

• Ancient Greek God
• A city and the area around it
• A city
• A Country

Which of the following was the birthplace of democracy?

• Sparta
• Thebes
• Greece
• Athens

Which of the following people would be allowed to vote?

• A 22 year old man
• A 40 year old mother of 4
• A 30 year old man who had moved from Sparta when he was young
• A 25 year old slave

What did the city states have in common?

• Same type of governement
• Same laws
• Same Gods
• Same size

A government where a small group of rich people have all of the power

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Anarchy

What type of democracy existed in Ancient Athens?

• Direct
• Representative

What was the "ASSEMBLY"?

• Where all citizens could debate issues and vote
• Where 500 people supervised the running of the government
• Where elected representatives voted on issues
• Where they would put people on trial for crimes

How were the member of the Council of 500 chosen?

• Election
• By Lottery (at random)