Athens

Emma, Chloe, and Layla are participating in a school play about Ancient Athens. If they are to accurately portray the type of government that existed in Ancient Athens, what type of government should they depict?

• Monarchy.

• Representative democracy.

• Direct democracy.

• Dictatorship.

Answer explanation

Ancient Athens was a direct democracy, where citizens directly participated in decision-making.

Where was the Bouleterion located?

• In the Boule

• In the Agora

• In Pnyx Hill

• In Eric's desk in his textbook

In a school project, Jericho, Kayla, and Mateo were asked to research on ancient Greek democracy. They found out that the council of 500 was chosen by a certain method. Can you recall what method it was?

(a)  

• Plaintiff.

• Magistrate.

• Lottery.

• Klepsydra.

Where did the council of 500 meet?

In order from lowest to highest name the Athenian social classes?

• Slaves

• Women

• Citizens

• Metic Men

During Social, while teaching, Mrs. McArthur said, 'Athenian women in ancient times could...'

(a)  

• own property.
• go to the Agora to shop alone

• marry whoever they wanted

• Talk to anyone

• Visit with friends

During a history class, Alliyah stated that Ancient Greece bordered the Mediterranean Sea. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

Emma lives in modern-day Athens. She owns something that can't become a citizen. What does Emma own?

• A pet

• A husband

• A good friend

Ehiemua was born in Athens, Greece.

His mom, Kayla, was also born in Athens.

His dad, Odin, was born in Crete.

Is Ehiemua a Greek citizen?

• YES

• NO

Which of the following people would be allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?

• Omosefe, a 22 year old citizen.

• Avery, a 40 year old mother of 4

• Lincoln, a 30 year old man who had moved from another city when he was young

• Akauch, a 25 year old who is working as a helper