Ancient Athens Review

What was the agora?

• A gathering place near the centre of the city

• The hill where Assemblies were held

• Another name for the Council of 500

• The main temple in Athens

Answer explanation

The agora was a gathering place near the center of the city, serving as a social and commercial hub in ancient Greece.

Which of the following statements best illustrates direct democracy in ancient Athenian government?

• All citizens were required to attend and vote at the Assembly

• Citizens could serve on Council only twice in their lifetime

• Any citizen could be chosen to be on a jury for trial

• Council members represented the Athenian citizens

Answer explanation

Direct democracy in ancient Athens involved all citizens attending and voting at the Assembly.

How were judges and magistrates chosen?

• A vote taken by all citizens in the Assembly

• A vote taken by members of the Council of 500

• By lottery

• One-on-one combat

Answer explanation

Judges and magistrates were chosen by lottery, not by a vote or combat. This ensured fairness and impartiality in the judicial system.

Ancient Athens had its greatest influence in Canada today in the area of

• Warfare

• Government

• Construction

• Shipbuilding

Answer explanation

Ancient Athens had the greatest influence in Canada today in the area of Government. The Athenian system of democracy and governance has greatly influenced modern democratic systems around the world.

The citizens of Ancient Athens took action against individuals who did not vote. This was mostly likely because

• Obedience was more important than freedom

• Public life was more important than family life

• Citizens had the right to participate in government

• Citizens had the responsibility to participate in government

Answer explanation

Citizens in Ancient Athens were expected to participate in government, which was their responsibility.

Which of the following statements best reflects fairness in ancient Athenian democracy?

• All citizens were expected to attend the Assembly

• Citizens could serve on Council only twice in their lifetime

• The Council decided what would be discussed at the Assembly

• Only males born in Athens were allowed to vote at the Assembly

Answer explanation

Fairness in ancient Athenian democracy was reflected by the rule that citizens could serve on the Council only twice in their lifetime.

Which of the following is a primary source? Select all that apply.

• A sherd of pottery from 300 BCE

• The writings of Thucydides (born 460 BCE)

• Our social studies textbook

• An interview with a modern expert on Ancient Greece

• The original statues that decorated the Parthenon

Answer explanation

Primary sources are firsthand evidence of an event or time period. In this case, the sherd of pottery, the writings of Thucydides, and the original statues are primary sources.

What is a characteristic of a direct democracy?

• Citizens are ruled by a king who makes all decisions

• Citizens are represented by an elected official who votes on government decisions on their behalf

• Citizens vote directly on government decisions

• Citizens vote on government decisions on a weekly basis

Answer explanation

A characteristic of a direct democracy is that citizens vote directly on government decisions.

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

• A 22 year old man born in Athens

• A 30 year old man who moved to Athens from Sparta

• A 40 year old mother of four

• A 25 year old slave

Answer explanation

Only a 22 year old man born in Athens would be allowed to vote in Ancient Athens.

What was the Assembly?

• Where all citizens could debate issues and vote

• Where elected representatives voted on issues

• Where 500 people supervised the running of the government

• Where people were put on trial for crimes

Answer explanation

The Assembly was a place where all citizens could debate issues and vote, making it a democratic institution.