Democracy in Athens

Which group of people were leaders of the early Greek oligarchies?

• rich

• poor

• foot soldiers

• judges

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

• soldiers on horseback

• Athenian women

• aristrocrats

• foot soldiers

The introduction of democracy was most likely opposed by which Athenian group?

• tyrants

• rich

• women

• slaves

The most important political body in ancient Athens was

• the jury

• the court system

• the assembly

• the boule

Modern democracies share which principle 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.