Chapter 3: The Birth of Democracy (Ancient Greece)

Which letter on the timeline matches with the political career of Pericles?​ ​ (a)  

Which letter on the timeline matches with the start of democracy in Athens?​ (b)  

• C
• A
• B
• D

On the map, which letter shows Athens?​ ​ (a)  

On the map, which number shows Attica? (Look at the legend, it shows you which pattern!)​ (b)  

• C
• 3
• A
• B
• D
• 1
• 2
• 4

What territorial characteristic led city-states to be independent from each other? (one answer)

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Plains

What territorial characteristic helped Greeks establish colonies and expand trade? (one answer)

• Being surrounded by mountains.

• Being surrounded by seas.

• Being surrounded by rivers.

• Being surrounded by plains.

Which conditions were necessary for citizenship in ancient Greece. 

Groups:

(a) Necessary

,

(b) Not Necessary

• Be at least 20 years old 

• Have helped defend Athens 

• Be born free (not enslaved)

• Be at least 18 years old 

• Be descended from Athenian citizens 

• Be male 

• Be a man or woman descended from Athenian citizens 

Identify the Athenian social group that corresponds to each statement. 

• Metics

• We have the right to own land on Athenian territory as well as political rights, such as the right to vote and the right to participate in assemblies..

• Citizens

• We have no rights. We have to work and obey our master. 

• Slaves

• We are free to practise the trade of our choosing. We are protected by laws. We can own property but not land. We must pay an annual tax.

Which statements show that democracy was limited in Athens? (two answers)

• Women, metics, and enslaved people were excluded. 

• Citizens (who made the political decisions) made up only 10% to 15% of Athens’ 

  population. 

• The Pnyx hill only had enough for 10% of citizens to gather at one time.

• Slaves and women were excluded.

What subject was taught to Athenian boys to prepare them to participate in citizens’ assemblies? (two answers)

• Rhetoric.

• Power of speech

• The art of war.

• The art of language and persuasion.

Which are two aspects of women’s role in Athenian society? (two answers)

• Managing the private space (the home)

• Being a soldier.

• Education of children 

• Teaching politics to their sons.

Match the democratic institution that corresponds to the roles described.

• Ecclesia 

• Organize religious rites. 

• Strategoi 

• Judge (condemn or acquit) citizens brought before them for crimes committed. 

• Archons 

• Lead the army, manage relations with other cities. 

• Court of Heliaia 

• Meet 10 to 40 times a year to vote directly on laws, decide whether to expel a citizen, and decide to make peace or engage in war.

• Boule council 

• Prepare laws, govern the city (construction of buildings and ships), monitor actions of magistrates.