Classical Athens

What was the agora?

• A gathering place near the centre of the city

• The hill where Assemblies were held

• Another name for the Council of 500

• The main temple in Athens

Which of the following statements best illustrates direct democracy in ancient Athenian government?

• All citizens were required to attend and vote at the Assembly

• Citizens could serve on Council only twice in their lifetime

• Any citizen could be chosen to be on a jury for trial

• Council members represented the Athenian citizens

How were judges and magistrates chosen?

• A vote taken by all citizens in the Assembly

• A vote taken by members of the Council of 500

• By lottery

• One-on-one combat

Ancient Athens had its greatest influence in Canada today in the area of

• Warfare

• Government

• Construction

• Shipbuilding

The citizens of Ancient Athens took action against individuals who did not vote. This was mostly likely because

• Obedience was more important than freedom

• Public life was more important than family life

• Citizens had the right to participate in government

• Citizens had the responsibility to participate in government

Which of the following statements best reflects fairness in ancient Athenian democracy?

• All citizens were expected to attend the Assembly

• Citizens could serve on Council only twice in their lifetime

• The Council decided what would be discussed at the Assembly

• Only males born in Athens were allowed to vote at the Assembly

Which of the following is a primary source? Select all that apply.

• A sherd of pottery from 300 BCE

• The writings of Thucydides (born 460 BCE)

• Our social studies textbook

• An interview with a modern expert on Ancient Greece

• The original statues that decorated the Parthenon

What is a characteristic of a direct democracy?

• Citizens are ruled by a king who makes all decisions

• Citizens are represented by an elected official who votes on government decisions on their behalf

• Citizens vote directly on government decisions

• Citizens vote on government decisions on a weekly basis

Which of the following people would be allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?

• A 22 year old man born in Athens

• A 30 year old man who moved to Athens from Sparta

• A 40 year old mother of four

• A 25 year old slave

What was the Assembly?

• Where all citizens could debate issues and vote

• Where elected representatives voted on issues

• Where 500 people supervised the running of the government

• Where people were put on trial for crimes