What did democracy really mean in Athens?

Elections played a small role in Athenian democracy

• True

• False

Who could attend the Athenian assembly, or ekklesia?

• All members of the community

• Only elected representatives

• Only citizens chosen by lot

• Only adult male citizen who wished

How was the Council of 500, or Boule, selected?

• By election

• By lottery

• Anyone who wished could attend

• Members were appointed

Which office was filled by election?

• Member of the assembly

• Member of the jury

• General

• Member of the Council of 500

Who was eligible to hold political office?

• Women

• Adult men

• Slaves

• Resident aliens (foreigners)

What does "democracy" mean?

• Rule by the few

• Rule by children

• Rule by the best

• Rule by the many

What is the name of the government system in which voters elect leaders to make laws and decisions on their behalf?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Aristocracy

• Presidential Democracy

How many citizens could participate to the Athenian democracy during the V^th century BC?

• Approximately 10 000 citizens

• Approximately 20 000 citizens

• Approximately 30 000 citizens

• Approximately 40 000 citizens

How many citizens showed up at each session of the Ecclesia?

• Approximately 1000 citizens

• Approximately 5000 citizens

• Approximately 6000 citizens

• Approximately 12 000 citizens

How is called the process of randomized selection used in the Athenian democracy?

• Sortition

• Boule

• Appointment

• Election