Understanding Democracy: Athens and America
Authored by MAUREEN JACKSON
Social Studies
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'democratia' mean in Greek?
Rule of the wealthy
Rule of the soldiers
Rule of the people
Rule of the kings
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key factor in the development of democracy in Athens?
Agricultural advancements
Religious beliefs
Military service and political power
Trade with neighboring states
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was responsible for the first major reform in Athens?
Cleisthenes
Aristotle
Solon
Pericles
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary role of the Assembly in Athens?
To elect generals
To make laws
To judge legal cases
To collect taxes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of the Council of 500 in Athens?
To collect taxes
To judge legal cases
To prepare issues for the Assembly
To elect the president
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How were public officials chosen in Athens?
By birthright
Randomly by lot
By wealth
Military achievements
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the People's Courts in Athens?
To oversee military decisions
To elect officials
To decide legal cases
To draft new laws
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