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WorksheetsAthens and Democracy
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Ancient Greece bordered the Mediterranean Sea.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
How were ancient Greek city-states (polis) different from modern U.S. states?
a)
Each city-state had its own laws; US states do not
b)
The Greek city-states were like separate countries
c)
All Greek city-states were run by kings; US states are run by elected officials
d)
Each Greek city-state had its own language; each US state does not
3.
Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens' "Golden Age?"
a)
Coins/weapons from that era were made from gold
b)
Athens conquered all its neighboring city-states at that time, making it very rich
c)
At that time, most Athenians worshipped golden statues of gods and goddesses
d)
Art, science, and philosophy flourished at that time
4.
In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?
a)
Dictatorial - ruled with military might
b)
Extremely powerful
c)
Having personal charm and appeal (popular)
d)
Democratically elected
5.
The people of Athens valued freedom and learning, while the military was central in Sparta.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind
c)
City-states should not fight wars against one another
d)
Democracy is the greatest form of government
7.
How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?
a)
Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
b)
People were not allowed to vote for their leaders
c)
Women could not participate in public life
d)
People were not allowed to criticize the government
8.
Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?
a)
The capital of Greece
b)
A cultural and artistic capital
c)
The birthplace of capitalism
d)
The capital of ancient Europe
9.
Which of these is an opinion about Athens?
a)
Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights
b)
Plays were an important part of Athenian culture
c)
Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today
d)
Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years
10.
If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?
a)
Asia, by the Caspian Sea
b)
Europe, by the Baltic Sea
c)
Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea
d)
Africa, by the Atlantic Ocean
11.
Which of the following people would be able to participate in theAthenian form of democracy?
a)
Petros, a slave whose owner gave him 2 acres of land for his birthday
b)
Cephas, a free man who does not own property
c)
Nikos, a free male homeowner whose parents both wereborn in Athens
d)
Nikos' mother, Athena
12.
What does "direct democracy" mean?
a)
That people vote on laws themselves, without representatives
b)
That only certain people can serve on juries and hold office
c)
That people who've committed crimes can't vote
d)
That state legislatures elect representatives, not the people themselves
13.
How did Athenian democracy differ from Roman republicanism?
a)
In Athens, slaves and women were not allowed to vote; inRome, they were
b)
In Rome, people elected an emperor; Athens had noemperor
c)
In Rome, landowners were not allowed to vote; in Athens,they were
d)
In Athens, people voted on laws themselves; in Rome,people elected representatives
14.
What feature of Athenian democracy still exists in American democracy?
a)
There is still no powerful executive branch
b)
Representatives are still elected by lottery
c)
Juries still consist of regular citizens
d)
All laws are still subject to popular vote
15.
Which of the following is an inherent problem of direct democracy?
a)
Most people aren't mature enough to govern themselves
b)
Most people don't have the time to participate so actively intheir government
c)
Direct democracies tend to favor the wealthy
d)
Women never have any rights under direct democracy
16.
Place the following events in order, from earliest to latest:
A) The Roman Empire;
B) The Roman Republic;
C) Atheniandemocracy
A) The Roman Empire;
B) The Roman Republic;
C) Atheniandemocracy
a)
A, C, B
b)
C, B, A
c)
B, C, A
d)
B, A, C
17.
In which state would direct democracy work best?
a)
A large state with an enormous population of uninformed citizens
b)
A state with a small population of uninformed citizens
c)
A small state with a population of educated citizens
d)
A large state with a large population of educated citizens
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