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WorksheetsGlory, War, and Decline (Athens vs. Sparta)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
TRUE or FALSE: After the Persian Wars, Athens became a powerful and self-confident city-state.
TRUE
FALSE
Who led the Athenians during their "Golden Age" in 461 to 429 BC?
Demosthenes
Miltiades
Oracles
Pericles
TRUE or FALSE: In their Golden Age, the Athenians were not proud of their democratic system.
TRUE
FALSE
What does DIRECT democracy mean?
only selected citizens meet to debate and vote on government matters
all citizens meet to debate and vote on government matters
only the women meet to debate and vote on government matters
a group of priests meet to debate and vote on government matters
What is the kind of government where all citizens meet to debate and vote on government matters , just like in Athens?
Direct Democracy
Indirect Democracy
Representative Democracy
Irrelevant Democracy
What is a REPRESENTATIVE democracy?
people vote for a group of people that represents them, makes laws, and governs on their behalf
people vote for a group of people that represents the rich people in society in making laws
people vote for a group of people that represents the poor people in society because they are pitiful
people vote for a group of people that represents the old women and orphans because they need food and care
TRUE or FALSE: In a Representative Democracy, people vote for a group of people who represents them, makes laws, and governs on their behalf.
TRUE
FALSE
Why did Direct Democracy work in Athens?
all members of the population can vote
even the slaves can vote
women and children can vote as well
it has a relatively small number of citizens
In government affairs in Athens, which of the following is NOT observed/practiced?
only considered "citizens" can vote
public meetings were held every 1,000 days
in public meetings, participants made policies on wars and foreign affairs
the top 10 officials, elected each year, were known as generals
TRUE or FALSE: In his 30 years of ruling Athens after the Persian Wars, Pericles has never allowed ordinary Athenians (like laborers and shopkeepers) to hold any government office.
TRUE
FALSE
What are philosophers?
painters of Greek gods and goddesses
thinkers who reflect on the meaning of life
sculptors who carved images of rich families on blocks of stones
beggars who would always ask for food from the people
Who among the two below allow females,18 years old and above, to vote?
Americans
Athenians
Who among the two, give their trust to the "council and assembly" in deciding and making their laws?
Americans
Athenians
In terms of their role in society, which area did the rich Athenian women and poor Athenian women differ in?
Their roles on having kids
Their roles on farming
Their roles in weaving cloth
Their roles on taking care of their families
Athenian women did not play much role in politics during the early days but who was the woman who influenced both Pericles and Plato (a Greek philosopher)?
Anastasia
Artemesia
Aspasia
Atracia
TRUE or FALSE: Slavery was a normal part of life in Athens then, even by the enslaved people.
TRUE
FALSE
What comprises many of the slaves?
prisoners enslaved in battles
old people from other the neighborhood
merchants from other countries
wild animals from the forests near Athens
TRUE or FALSE: Enslaved women can sometimes teach the children of upper class families.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: There are rare cases where slaves can earn money and buy their freedom.
TRUE
FALSE
What type of slaves enjoyed easier lives?
Miners
Farmers
Craftsmen
Builders
