Lessons from Antiquity

According to the text, what did America's Founding Fathers think about democracy?

• They considered it dangerous

• They believed it was the best form of government

• They were unsure about it

• They didn't have an opinion on it

Where did the idea of democracy originate?

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

• North Korea

• Saudi Arabia

What was the role of the archons in Athens?

• They were rulers chosen by the assembly

• They were wealthy aristocrats who controlled the government

• They were representatives elected by the people

• They were military generals in charge of Athens' armies

What was the main issue of inequality in Athens?

• Gender inequality

• Religious inequality

• Wealth inequality

• Educational inequality

Who was appointed to rewrite the laws in Athens?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Solon

What did Solon's reforms in Athens include?

• Expanding the role of the ecclesia

• Creating a council of 400 men called a boule

• Allowing citizens to challenge archons' decisions

• All of the above

What was the main concern of Athenian philosophers like Plato regarding direct democracy?

• Lack of education among citizens

• Influence of wealthy individuals

• Potential for majority mistreatment of the minority

• All of the above

What form of government did Rome establish after replacing the monarchy?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Republic

What was the role of the senate in Rome's government?

• Advising the consuls and managing Rome's money

• Proposing and passing laws

• Representing the plebeian class

• Voting on issues concerning the city

What led to the downfall of Rome's democracy?

• Inequality between the rich and the poor

• Power struggles and violence

• The rise of an autocratic emperor

• All of the above