Impact: Chapter 5 Lesson 4 Ancient Athens Quiz

What type of democracy was practiced in Athens after the Persian Wars?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchical democracy

• Federal democracy

During the rule of Pericles, what was Athens known for economically and culturally?

• A golden age of decline

• A golden age of prosperity and achievement

• A silver age of moderate success

• A bronze age of stagnation

Who were allowed to vote in the Athenian assembly?

• All citizens over 18 years

• Only male citizens over 18 years

• All citizens including women

• Only landowning citizens

What percentage of Athens' population were citizens with political rights in the 400s B.C.E.?

• 53%

• 5%

• 2%

• 35%

Which influential woman taught public speaking in Athens?

• Cleopatra

• Sappho

• Aspasia

• Gorgo

What was common in most Athenian households according to the text?

• Farms

• Markets

• Slaves

• Schools

What was the main economic activity of most Athenians?

• Trading

• Farming

• Fishing

• Mining

Which league did Athens organize to drive the Persians out of Greek territories?

• Ionian League

• Delian League

• Spartan League

• Corinthian League

What was a significant difference between Athens and Sparta that led to tension?

• Language

• Military tactics

• Economic policies

• Views on power and governance

How long did the conflict between Athens and Sparta, known as the Peloponnesian War, last?

• 10 years

• 27 years

• 50 years

• 100 years