Ancient Greece and Hellenistic Civilization Quiz

Who is known as the "Father of Democracy" in Athens?

• Pericles

• Socrates

• Cleisthenes

• Solon

In which year did the Athenian democracy begin?

• 508 BC

• 776 BC

• 594 BC

• 323 BC

What was the main assembly of Athenian democracy called?

• The Senate

• The Ecclesia

• The Boule

• The Dikasteria

Which group was excluded from participating in Athenian democracy?

• Women

• Slaves

• Foreigners

• All of the above

What was the role of the Boule in Athenian democracy?

• To elect generals

• To propose laws to the Ecclesia

• To judge legal cases

• To execute foreign policy

How were members of the Boule selected?

• By direct election

• By inheritance

• By lot from among the citizens

• By appointment by the Archon

What was the term length for a member of the Boule?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Which of the following was NOT a requirement for citizenship in Athenian democracy?

• Being a male

• Being over 18 years old

• Completing military service

• Being born in Athens to Athenian parents

What was the primary function of the Dikasteria in Athenian democracy?

• To propose new laws

• To elect the Boule

• To conduct trials and legal disputes

• To oversee the military

How often did the Ecclesia meet?

• Once a week

• Twice a month

• Once a month

• Four times a month