Higher: Delian League 4

What was a significant change in the governments of the allied states due to Athenian influence?

• Introduction of democracy

• Implementation of monarchy

• Strengthening of oligarchy

• Continuation of tyranny

Why were many states not suited to deal with democracy according to the text?

• They were too independent

• They lacked the population for a democratic system

• They were used to oligarchy or tyranny

• They preferred a monarchy system

What was one consequence of adopting the Athenian currency for the allied states?

• It resulted in a loss of identity

• It isolated them from non-allied states

• It led to economic collapse

• It improved military strength

How did the adoption of Athenian currency affect trade?

• It made trade easier between states

• It led to the monopolization of trade by Athens

• It had no significant impact on trade

• It made trade more difficult

Who commissioned the building of the Parthenon?

• Alexander the Great

• Plato

• Pericles

• Socrates

What was the source of funding for the Parthenon building project?

• Taxes from Athenian citizens

• Loans from allied states

• Money raised from the Delian League

• Spoils of war

What was the main goal of Pericles for Athens as mentioned in the text?

• To create a powerful navy

• To glorify the city

• To establish a new currency

• To expand its territories

What was a direct effect of Athenian influence on the allied states' governance?

• Mandatory cultural assimilation

• Increased military obligations

• Forced adoption of Athenian rules

• Decreased trade tariffs

Why did many states struggle with the implementation of democracy?

• Lack of educated citizens

• Previous governance structures

• Geographical isolation

• Economic instability

What was a significant cultural impact of adopting Athenian currency?

• Unified religious practices

• Loss of individual state identities

• Enhanced artistic expression

• Increased literacy rates