Legal Reforms in Ancient Athens and Rome

What was the primary purpose of the legal reforms carried out in Athens in the 6th century BC?

• To increase the power of the nobles

• To protect civil rights

• To expand the empire

• To collect more taxes

How did the Athenians ensure the fairness of trials?

• By allowing only nobles to be jurors

• By having trials without a jury

• By choosing jurors from different classes

• By conducting trials in secret

From whom did the Romans learn their idea of the rule of law?

• The Egyptians

• The Athenians

• The Spartans

• The Persians

What is a common feature of many modern countries' legal systems that was adopted from ancient practices?

• The use of torture

• The jury system

• Trial by combat

• Absolute power of rulers

What was the 'Law of the Twelve Tables' in ancient Rome influenced by?

• Egyptian law

• Greek law

• Persian law

• Chinese law

Which of the following is NOT true about Roman law?

• It continuously improved over time

• It denied citizens the right to a fair trial

• It stressed the natural rights of citizens

• Many modern Western law codes were influenced by it

Who was considered the head of the gods in ancient Greek mythology?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hades

Which famous ancient Greek works are considered classics of European literature?

• The Republic and The Laws

• The Iliad and the Odyssey

• The Histories and The Peloponnesian War

• Metamorphoses and The Aeneid

Which dramas are related to Greek mythology and remain popular today?

• Antigone and Medea

• Oedipus Rex and Prometheus

• Lysistrata and The Frogs

• Agamemnon and The Libation Bearers

What was the primary purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?

• To celebrate music and arts

• To honor Zeus and cease city-state conflicts

• To promote trade between city-states

• To elect political leaders