Higher: Democracy 1

What were the qualifications for citizenship in ancient Athens?

• Male, over 18, born of Athenian parents, registered with deme, 2 years military service

• Male, over 21, born in Athens, no military service required

• Female, over 18, born of Athenian parents

• Any resident of Athens

Who were not allowed to be citizens in ancient Athens?

• Women, slaves, and metics

• Men without property

• Children under 18

• Non-Greek foreigners

What role did slaves have in running the democracy of ancient Athens?

• Helping with administration and farming tasks

• Serving as military generals

• Voting in the assembly

• None, they were not involved

Where did the assembly meet in ancient Athens?

• On the Pynx

• In the Agora

• At the Acropolis

• Near the Parthenon

How many citizens were needed for important votes in the assembly?

• 6000

• 1000

• 500

• 300

What was the method of voting in the Athenian assembly?

• Secret ballot

• Oral declaration

• Using voting stones

• By a show of hands

Why was it difficult for people living in the countryside to attend the assembly?

• Distance and travel time

• Lack of interest

• Exclusion by law

• Fear of losing their land

How did the authorities encourage attendance at the assembly?

• Using Scythian Archers with red rope

• Offering food and drink

• Threatening with fines

• Promising land rewards

How often did the assembly meet per prytany?

• Every day

• 4 times

• Twice

• Once

Who could easily sway the assembly?

• Good speakers

• Bribes

• Military threats

• Religious leaders