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- 1. Multiple Choice
A form of government in which a small group of people rule is known as
democracy
oligarchy
monarchy
dictatorship
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of a direct democracy?
power is held by few
representatives vote on issues
power and decisions are held by one person
citizens vote directly on issues
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: The Assembly of Ancient Athens was a democratic organization because it allowed all citizens to have a say on all issues if they wanted to. They met regularly to discuss issues and make laws.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors of ancient Athenian society determined who could be involved in the decision making process?
wealth
military service
profession
class structure
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements identifies a similarity between ancient Athenian democracy and Canadian democracy?
People who do not pay taxes cannot vote.
Citizenship is necessary for a person to vote.
A majority of the men in the country vote.
People who do not own property cannot vote.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which statements is true about which citizens could vote?
Only wealthy citizens could vote.
All citizens could vote.
Only wealthy citizens could vote.
Only tradesman and businessmen could vote.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The role of the Council of 500 was to
enforce the decisions of the Assembly
approve the decisions of the Assembly
organize the day to day operations of Athens
run the lotteries for government positions
- 8. Multiple Choice
In which place did the ancient Athenian Assembly meet?
Pnyx Hill
The Agora
The Acropolis
The Bouleterion
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is the most accurate criticism of Athenian political system?
Women had to stay on their homes most of the time.
Wealthy people had more political power.
Most residents of Athens could not participate in politics.
Most citizens did not bother to participate in politics.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Assembly of ancient Athens was made up of
all male citizens of Athens
five hundred elected representatives
six thousand citizens chosen by lottery
a maximum of 1,500 citizens chosen by a magistrate
- 11. Multiple Choice
How often did the Assembly meet?
once a day
once every month
once every three months
once every ten days
- 12. Multiple Choice
Participation in the Assembly in ancient Athens can best be described as
completely voluntary
restricted to those elected citizens
a privilege for wealthy nobility
a responsibility of Athenian citizens
- 13. Multiple Choice
Individuals who had the lowest social status in ancient Athens were
metics
citizens
generals
slaves
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read the statement and determine which social class is being described.
I am Louda, a philosophy teacher. I was born in Delphi. I am married to an Athenian woman. I am a
citizen
metic
slave
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read the statement and determine which social class is being described.
I was born in Crete and fought on the mainland for my city state. I was captured in war and now am in Athens. I am treated well and do what is asked of me.
citizen
metic
slave
- 16. Multiple Choice
Read the statement and determine which social class is being described.
I am busy spending time running my business and getting to my meetings at the Bouleuterion and Pnyx Hill.
citizen
metic
slave
- 17. Multiple Choice
Selection for the Council of 500 was done by
voting
survey
lottery
nomination
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the political makeup of ancient Greece.
A kingdom with frequent wars.
A confederation of provinces.
A collection of independent city states.
A republic with the most populated area becoming the capital.
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Council of 500 was made up of
25 members from each of the 25 tribes or families
100 members from each of the 10 tribes or families
125 members from each of the four tribes or families
50 members from each of the ten tribes or families
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about metics is false?
they could not own land
they could not serve on a jury
they could not join the army
they could not participate in the Assembly
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