Classical Greece Test Review

What might have been the benefits and drawbacks of having a council chosen by lottery, as Solon introduced?

• It ensured equal representation but lacked expertise.

• It provided expertise but was biased.

• It was efficient but undemocratic.

• It was democratic but inefficient.

How did Pericles' policies change the political landscape of Athens?

• They limited government participation to only wealthy citizens

• They allowed all male citizens, regardless of social class, to participate in government

What was one significant effect of Pericles paying jurors and public officials?

• Only wealthy citizens could serve in government positions

• Poor citizens could now participate in government without financial strain

• Athens switched to an oligarchic system

• The aristocrats regained control of Athens's political power

In what way did Pericles contribute to Athens’s cultural development during the Golden Age?

• By discouraging artistic expression and intellectual activities

• By focusing solely on military expansion

• By encouraging the work of thinkers and artists, leading to great cultural achievements

• By restricting the arts to only a select few

What role did the middle class play in the political changes introduced by Pericles?

• The middle class was excluded from political positions

• The middle class was given access to powerful political positions

• The middle class was focused on military service only

• The middle class remained under the control of aristocrats

Which of the following most directly led to Athens gaining dominance in the Delian League?

• Pericles' use of the League's funds to build a powerful navy
  

• Sparta’s withdrawal from the League

• The destruction of the Acropolis by the Persians

• The increase in trade routes and economic growth in Athens

How did the shift of the Delian League's treasury from Delos to Athens affect the balance of power among the Greek city-states?

• It weakened Athens' influence over other city-states.

• It encouraged other city-states to form new alliances outside the League.

• It allowed Athens to solidify its control over the League, making it a more dominant power.

• It neutralized the tension between Athens and Sparta.

In what way did the rebuilding of Athens after the Persian Wars reflect the values of Athenian society during the time of Pericles?

• It emphasized the need for military strength and expansion.

• It showcased a devotion to art, culture, and religion as symbols of Athenian pride.

• It focused on the restoration of agricultural lands to improve the economy.

• It demonstrated a shift towards isolationism and withdrawal from foreign affairs.

Why did the Spartans establish the Peloponnesian League, and how was it a response to the Delian League?

• To counter Athens' growing power and influence in the region

• To secure more resources for economic prosperity

• To create an alliance that favored naval supremacy

• To focus on religious unity among Greek city-states

What is the significance of the Parthenon in the context of Athenian society during the time of Pericles?

• It symbolized Athenian military superiority and preparedness.

• It represented the Athenians’ dedication to their patron goddess, Athena, and their cultural achievements.