Democracy in Ancient Athens

Where did the very beginnings of democracy show up more than 2600 years ago?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Babylon

What was the name of the public meeting in Athens where free male citizens attended?

• Senate

• Forum

• Ecclesia

• Assembly

Who were the rulers chosen by the assembly in ancient Athens?

• Senators

• Archons

• Emperors

• Kings

What term is used to describe a government controlled by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What was a major issue in ancient Athens that led to many people becoming slaves?

• Lack of food

• Inequality between rich and poor

• Foreign invasions

• Natural disasters

Who was appointed to write the first set of laws for Athens in 621 BCE?

• Solon

• Pericles

• Draco

• Aristotle

What was one of Solon's reforms in Athens?

• Citizens could be sold into slavery for debt

• Only aristocrats could participate in the assembly

• He created a council of 400 men called boule

• He banned all forms of assembly

How often did the ecclesia meet after Solon's reforms?

• 10 times a year

• 20 times a year

• 30 times a year

• 40 times a year

What change did Solon make regarding the position of archon?

• Only aristocrats could be archons

• He opened the position to more classes

• He eliminated the position entirely

• He made it hereditary

What was one of the systems in Athens that contributed to the democratic process?

• The Senate

• The Ecclesia

• The Parliament

• The Council of Elders