Athens v Sparta

When did Athens become a democracy?

• c. 600 B.C.E.

• c. 500 B.C.E.

• c. 400 B.C.E.

• c. 300 B.C.E.

Who were considered citizens in Athens?

• All residents

• All Athenian born men

• Women and slaves

• Foreigners

What was the role of the Council of 500 in Athens?

• To lead military operations

• To run daily government business and propose new laws

• To collect taxes

• To manage trade

How many citizens were in the Assembly of Athens?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 6,000

• 10,000

What did Athenians take great pride in?

• Their military

• Their art

• Participating in their government

• Their wealth

What was the economy of Athens based on?

• Agriculture

• Trade with other city-states and foreign land

• Mining

• Manufacturing

Where did Athenians buy and sell goods?

• Marketplace

• Agora

• Forum

• Bazaar

What was believed to be necessary for democracy to work in Athens?

• Citizens needed to be wealthy.

• Citizens needed to be well-educated.

• Citizens needed to be athletic.

• Citizens needed to be artistic.

What two qualities were Athenian citizens expected to have?

• Intelligent mind and wealthy status

• Healthy body and artistic talent

• Intelligent mind and healthy body

• Athletic ability and musical skill

At what age did boys in Athens have to join the military?

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 19