Democracy in Athens

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?

• the poor

• the rich

• foot soldiers

• judges

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

• soliders on horseback

• Athenian women

• aristocrats

• foot soliders

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

• the rich

• the tyrants

• women

• slaves

Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?

• the jury

• the court system

• the assembly

• the boule

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

• All 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