Ancient Athens Democracy Quiz

What does the term 'democracy' mean in Greek?

• Rule by the elders

• Rule by the few

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the wealthy

Who was the leader of Athens in 594 bce that ended the practice of selling poor people into slavery for debt?

• Aristotle

• Solon

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

In what year did Cleisthenes make reforms that increased the number of citizens who could vote?

• 594 bce

• 508 bce

• 461 bce

• 450s bce

What did Athens create in 461 bce that put legal decisions in the hands of the people?

• Citizen juries

• Monarchial tribunals

• Aristocratic councils

• Tyrannical courts

Who introduced the reform of paying citizens for participating in jury service and civic duties?

• Solon

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

• Aristotle

What factor encouraged democracy in Athens by giving ordinary people the right to help make government decisions?

• Slavery

• Monarchy

• Citizenship

• Tyranny