Module 8 L2

How did Solon’s political reforms affect Athenian government?

• They gave more power to Athenian citizens.
• They supported the rule of Athenian tyrants.
• They freed enslaved people living in Athens.
• They redistributed the wealth of Athens among its citizens

Although the term has a negative meaning in modern politics, ancient _____________ were often good leaders who had the support of the military and the people.

• aristocrats
• citizens
• oligarchs
• tyrants

Which statement BEST characterizes ancient Athenian democracy?

• Voting was most often done through a secret ballot.
• Voters chose politicians to represent them during elections.
• Laws that were created by the people were written into a constitution.
• Juries of approximately six people determined the fate of the accused.tion 1

Athenian democracy was limited because only__________ people could vote in elections.

• women
• foreigners
• male citizens
• enslaved

How was the 18th-century United States republic different than ancient Athenian democratic government?

• Unlike in ancient Athens, Americans believed in majority rule.
• Unlike in ancient Athens, Americans believed in the rule of law.
• Unlike in ancient Athens, American women and enslaved people could vote.
• Unlike in ancient Athens, American citizens elected representatives to make and execute laws.

A leader who rules by the use of force

• tyrant
• democracy
• aristocrats
• oligarchy
• aristocracy

A society ruled by rich landowners

• aristocracy
• democracy
• aristocrats
• oligarchy
• citizens

A type of government in which people rule themselves

• democracy
• aristocrats
• oligarchy
• aristocracy
• citizens

People with the right to participate in government

• citizens
• democracy
• aristocrats
• oligarchy
• aristocracy

A government in which only a few people have power

• oligarchy
• democracy
• aristocrats
• aristocracy
• citizens