

Athenian Popular Courts Quiz
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a unique feature of the Athenian popular courts compared to modern courts?
They had professional judges.
They were run by ordinary citizens.
They had a police force.
They used lawyers for defense.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Athenian courts, who could bring a public case?
Only the victim.
The victim's family.
Any citizen.
Only the magistrate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How were jurors selected in Athenian courts?
By election.
Through a complex randomization process.
Based on wealth and status.
By appointment from the magistrate.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key democratic feature of the Athenian jury system?
Jurors were selected based on their education.
Jurors were required to have legal expertise.
Jurors were paid a modest wage.
Jurors were appointed by the government.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the extensive randomization in jury selection?
To speed up the trial process.
To select the most experienced jurors.
To ensure diversity.
To prevent bribery.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of professional speechwriters in Athenian trials?
They wrote speeches for litigants.
They served as jurors.
They provided legal advice.
They acted as judges.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened if a defendant was found guilty in an Athenian court?
The magistrate decided the penalty.
The jury proposed a penalty.
The case was sent to a higher court.
The plaintiff and defendant proposed penalties, and the jury chose one.
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