Introduction to Athens

What was a 'polis?' in ancient Greece?

• an independent city-state

• an independent province

• a place where debate happened

• the leader of a city-state

What was the name of the place in Athens where people discussed matters and voted?

• agora

• polis

• pnyx

• Parthenon

How were decisions in Ancient Greece made?

• by voting

• by Zeus

• by the city-state leader

• by an Emperor

What two seas surround Greece? Choose all that apply.

• Mediterranean

• Aegean

• Dead

• Black

What was the agora?

• A gathering place near the centre of the city

• The hill where Assemblies were held

• Another name for the City Council

• The main temple in Athens

Which of the following is a primary source? Select all that apply.

• A sherd of pottery from 300 BCE

• The writings of Thucydides (born 460 BCE)

• Our textbook

• An interview with a modern expert on Ancient Greece

• The original statues that decorated the Parthenon

What was a metic?

• A citizen in Athens

• A type of slave

• People who lived in Athens but weren't born there

• People chosen for the City Council

An example of a secondary source is... Check all that apply.

• Wikipedia

• A speech

• A textbook

• A book review

In Athens, who could vote?

• Foreigners
• Citizen Adult Males
• Citizen Adult Females
• Everybody

Who was the patron god or goddess of the city of Athens?

• Zeus
• Athena
• Hera
• Ares