Higher: Legal System 1

Who were used to 'police' the city of Athens?

• Spartan warriors

• Persian soldiers

• Athenian citizens

• Scythian archers

What was the primary role of Scythian archers in Athens?

• Detecting crime

• Pursuing criminals

• Crowd control

• Guarding the city gates

Who tried citizens accused of a crime in Athens?

• Foreign judges

• Priests

• Other citizens

• The king

What was required for accusers to avoid being penalized for wrongfully taking someone to court?

• Winning at least 1/5 of the jury vote

• Winning the case

• An apology

• Paying a fine

What were the qualifications to be a juror in Athens?

• Male, over 20, and literate

• Male, over 30, and a citizen

• Any citizen

• Any male citizen

How were jurors selected in Athens?

• By volunteering

• By a lottery system

• By the Archon

• By nomination

What was the size range of Athenian juries?

• 50-100 men

• 500-1000 men

• 100-200 men

• 201-501 men

How much were Athenian jurors paid for their service?

• 5 obols

• 2 obols

• 1 obol

• 3 obols

Who decided on the punishment if the accused was found guilty in Athens?

• The jurors

• The Archon

• The king

• The accuser

What could easily sway Athenian juries?

• Eloquent speakers

• Bribery

• Physical evidence

• Witness testimonies