Higher: Democracy 3

How many archons were selected per year?

• 8

• 9

• 12

• 10

What was the daily payment for an archon?

• 6 obols

• 5 obols

• 4 obols

• 3 obols

What was one of the main duties of the archons?

• Assist the generals

• Lead the army

• Collect taxes

• Build temples

How were most archons selected?

• By appointment

• By election

• By heritage

• By lot

What was a notable issue with some archons?

• Greed

• Corruption

• Incompetence

• Laziness

For how long did an archon hold their post?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 6 months

• 5 years

What was another responsibility of the archons besides assisting generals?

• Overseeing construction projects

• Organising religious festivals

• Managing trade agreements

• Teaching in schools

What was the purpose of ostracism?

• Getting rid of a powerful politician or citizen

• Punishing criminals

• Selecting new leaders

• Resolving disputes

How many citizens were required to vote for ostracism?

• 6000

• 5000

• 7000

• 8000

What was used to cast a vote in ostracism?

• A paper ballot

• A metal coin

• A wooden tablet

• A piece of pottery