Understanding Greek Democracy

Who was expelled from Athens, marking the end of 50 years of oppression?

• Pericles

• The tyrant EPS

• Solon

• Cleisthenes

What was one of Solon's significant reforms?

• Creating the boule

• Cancelling all debts

• Introducing paid juries

• Establishing ten tribes

Which institution in Athens was responsible for setting the agenda for the ecclesia?

• The assembly

• The ecclesia

• The boule

• The popular law courts

What was a key feature of the Athenian popular law courts?

• Police officers overseeing trials

• Randomly selected jurors

• Use of lawyers

• Presence of judges

Who were excluded from participating in Athenian democracy?

• Members of the boule

• Women and slaves

• Adult males born in Athens

• Citizens with both parents born in Athens

What was a limitation of Athenian democracy?

• It was implemented by a single individual

• It evolved incrementally over time

• It included all residents of Athens

• It was a fully formed political system from the start

What principle did Athenian democracy emphasize regarding public office?

• Only the wealthy could hold office

• Offices were held for life

• Public offices were inherited

• Citizens were randomly selected for office

What does the term 'isonomia' refer to in the context of Athenian democracy?

• Military dominance

• Power of the aristocracy

• Equality before the law

• Rule by the wealthy

How did Athenian democracy influence modern democratic systems?

• By establishing a monarchy

• Through the use of hereditary rulers

• Through the belief in self-governance

• By excluding citizens from governance

What was a lasting contribution of Athenian democracy?

• The establishment of a permanent aristocracy

• The exclusion of non-citizens from governance

• The idea that government authority comes from the governed

• The concept of a single ruler