Ancient Athens

A form of government in which a small group of people rule is known as

• democracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

What is the best definition of a direct democracy?

• power is held by few

• representatives vote on issues

• power and decisions are held by one person

• citizens vote directly on issues

True or False: The Assembly of Ancient Athens was a democratic organization because it allowed all citizens to have a say on all issues if they wanted to. They met regularly to discuss issues and make laws.

• True

• False

Which of the following factors of ancient Athenian society determined who could be involved in the decision making process?

• wealth

• military service

• profession

• class structure

Which of the following statements identifies a similarity between ancient Athenian democracy and Canadian democracy?

• People who do not pay taxes cannot vote.

• Citizenship is necessary for a person to vote.

• A majority of the men in the country vote.

• People who do not own property cannot vote.

Which statements is true about which citizens could vote?

• Only wealthy citizens could vote.

• All citizens could vote.

• Only wealthy citizens could vote.

• Only tradesman and businessmen could vote.

The role of the Council of 500 was to

• enforce the decisions of the Assembly

• approve the decisions of the Assembly

• organize the day to day operations of Athens

• run the lotteries for government positions

In which place did the ancient Athenian Assembly meet?

• Pnyx Hill

• The Agora

• The Acropolis

• The Bouleterion

Which is the most accurate criticism of Athenian political system?

• Women had to stay on their homes most of the time.

• Wealthy people had more political power.

• Most residents of Athens could not participate in politics.

• Most citizens did not bother to participate in politics.

The Assembly of ancient Athens was made up of

• all male citizens of Athens

• five hundred elected representatives

• six thousand citizens chosen by lottery

• a maximum of 1,500 citizens chosen by a magistrate