Exploring the Birth of Democracy in Ancient Greece

Why do many people find democracy appealing?

• Because it is the natural state of all people.

• Because it allows people to rule themselves.

• Because it is enforced by a ruler.

• Because it is a modern concept.

Where is democracy believed to have originated?

• Babylon

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

What choice did the Athenians face when attacked by Persia?

• To seek help from other city-states or fight alone

• To enjoy life as they wished or die trying

• To surrender or flee

• To negotiate peace or fight

What was unique about the Athenian decision to go to war?

• It was made by ordinary people.

• It was made by foreign rulers.

• It was made by a queen.

• It was made by a king.

Who primarily had the right to vote in ancient Athens?

• Women and children

• All citizens

• Foreigners

• Male landholders

What was the significant shift in decision-making introduced by the Greeks?

• Decisions were made by foreign rulers.

• Decisions were made by kings.

• Decisions were made by pharaohs.

• Decisions were made from the bottom up.

What was the main difference between Athenian and Persian soldiers?

• Athenians were outnumbered, Persians had fewer soldiers.

• Athenians were conscripts, Persians were volunteers.

• Athenians fought for a king, Persians fought for themselves.

• Athenians fought for their way of life, Persians were conscripts.

What was at stake for the Athenians in the battle against Persia?

• Their alliances

• Their trade routes

• Their way of life

• Their wealth

What might have happened to democracy if Athens had been defeated?

• It would have been adopted by Persia.

• It would have been strengthened.

• It would have been lost to history.

• It would have spread to other regions.

What was the nature of the Persian soldiers' motivation?

• They were conscripts with little personal belief in the cause.

• They were fighting for their families.

• They were highly motivated volunteers.

• They were driven by personal beliefs.