Ancient Greek Democracy Quiz

Which city state is famous for introducing democracy?

• Corinth

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

What does the word 'democracy' mean?

• Rule by the king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the elders

• Rule by the army

In which city state was democracy not a feature of life?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth

Who introduced the system of 'demokratia' in Athens?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

What is the main assembly of citizens in Athens called?

• Acropolis

• Ekklesia

• Dikasteria

• Boule

What was the group of 500 men who decided what issues to take to vote called?

• Ekklesia

• Boule

• Dikasteria

• Parthenon

Who strongly supported democracy and oversaw the building of the Parthenon in Athens?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Aristotle

What did ancient Athenians use to cast their votes in the ekklesia and boule?

• Coins

• Pebbles

• Leaves

• Ballots

Who was allowed to take part in democracy in ancient Athens?

• Only men over 18

• All citizens

• Only men over 30

• Only men over 21

What does the word 'ostracism' mean in ancient Athens?

• To expel someone from the city for 10 years

• To expel someone from the city permanently

• To expel someone from the city for 5 years

• To expel someone from the city for 15 years