Democracy in Athens

Democracy in Athens

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6th - 8th Grade

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Corinne Coates

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the method of selecting lawmakers in ancient Athens differ from modern representative democracies?

Athenian lawmakers were elected by popular vote, while modern ones are chosen by lottery.

Athenian lawmakers were chosen by random lottery, while modern ones are typically elected.

Athenian lawmakers were appointed by a king, while modern ones are elected.

Athenian lawmakers inherited their positions, while modern ones are chosen by lottery.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the principle that encouraged wide participation in ancient Athenian direct democracy?

Aristocracy

Sortition

Ho Boulomenos

Oligarchy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the primary functions of the Ecclesia and the Boule in ancient Athenian democracy?

The Ecclesia was a judicial court, and the Boule was a military council.

The Ecclesia was a general assembly for citizens to propose laws, and the Boule was a governing council to set the agenda and evaluate proposals.

The Ecclesia was responsible for electing generals, and the Boule handled foreign relations.

The Ecclesia was a religious body, and the Boule managed public finances.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the process of "sortition" in ancient Athenian democracy?

A system where citizens voted for their preferred leaders.

A randomized selection process for filling most public offices.

The appointment of officials by the ruling aristocratic class.

A method for citizens to propose new laws directly.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

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