Topic 6 Democracy In Athens

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?

• the poor

• the rich

• foot soldiers

• judges

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

After 700 bce, a sense of equality developed in Greece among

• soldiers on horseback

• Athenian women

• aristocrats

• foot soldiers

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?

• the rich

• the poor

• women

• slaves

Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?

A the jury

B the court system

C the assembly

D the boule

• the jury

• the court system

• the assembly

• the boule

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

• the people deserve equal rights.

• There should be no taxation without representation.

• People should vote on all matters that concern them.

• People should have a voice in government.

What is citizenship?

• a political system in which citizens elect others to represent them in government

• membership in a community

• political Power is held by a small group of people

• a formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together

What is direct democracy?

• a political system in which citizens elect others to represent them in government

• a political system in which citizens participate directly in decisions.

• political Power is held by a small group of people

• a formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together

What is an oligarchy?

• a political system in which citizens elect others to represent them in government

• membership in a community

• political power is held by a small group of people

• a formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together

What is a phalanx?

• a political system in which citizens elect others to represent them in government

• membership in a community

• political power is held by a small group of people

• a formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together

What do you call a government run by a strong ruler?

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• direct democracy

• representative democracy