Athenian Democracy Flashcards

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In Athens, who counted as a citizen?

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Men who finished military training

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About what percent of Athenians could actually vote?

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About 10%

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Why do historians say Athenian democracy wasn’t “fair” by modern standards?

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Only men, not women or slaves, could vote

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Which of these was a weakness of Athenian democracy?

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Wealth influenced power

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What type of democracy did Athens have?

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Direct democracy, with citizens voting on laws

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What was the main job of the Assembly (Ekklesia)?

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To make laws

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How were people chosen to serve in the Assembly?

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By random lottery (if they volunteered)

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What was the job of the Council of 500?

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To decide what issues the Assembly would vote on

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What does citizenship in Athens show us?

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Citizenship included both rights and responsibilities

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Before democracy, who ruled Athens?

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The Areopagus (a group of nobles)