Greece Lesson 2 Practice Quizizz

How did Solon's political reforms affect the Athenian Government?

• They gave more power to Athenian citizens.

• They supported the rule of Athenian tyrants.

• They freed enslaved people living in Athens.

• They redistributed the wealth of Athens among its citizens.

Which statement best characterizes ancient Athenian democracy?

• Voting was most often done through a secret ballot.

• Voters chose politicians to represent them during elections.

• Laws were created by people and written into a constitution.

• Juries of approximately 6 people determined the fate of the accused.

How was the 18th century United States republic different than the ancient Athenian democratic government?

• Unlike in ancient Athens, Americans believed in majority rule.

• Unlike in ancient Athens, Americans believed in a single ruler making the decision.

• Unlike in ancient Athens, American women and enslaved people could vote.

• Unlike in ancient Athens, American citizens elected representatives to make and execute laws.

Although this term has a negative connotation in modern politics, ancient ________ were often good leaders who had the support of the military and the people.

• aristocrats

• citizens

• oligarchs

• Tyrants

Athenian democracy was limited because only _____ could vote in elections.

• Women

• Foreigners

• Male Citizens

• Aristocrats

Ancient Athens created a _____ in which male citizens gathered to vote on issues that affected their community.

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

List two reasons why the Athenians were unhappy about the rule of the aristocrats.  

• They felt the laws only benefitted a certain group of people.

• They did not like that only women could vote.

• Nonaristocrats felt that they had no voice.

• They did not like the majority rule vote.