Lesson 2: Lessons from Antiquity

What was the public meeting in Athens called?

• Senate

• Forum

• Ecclesia

• Parliament

What were the rulers in Athens called?

• Senators

• Archons

• Kings

• Presidents

What was a significant issue between the rich and the poor in ancient Athens?

• Inequality leading to slavery due to debt

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Lack of written laws

• Frequent natural disasters

How could citizens challenge the archons' decisions according to Solon's reforms?

• By writing a petition

• By appealing to the king

• By challenging to a jury made up of Athenian male citizens selected through a lottery

• By organizing a protest

How often did the ecclesia meet after Solon's reforms?

• 10 times a year

• 20 times a year

• 30 times a year

• 40 times a year

What did Athenians prefer to choose archons and men for the boule through?

• Election

• Random selection like a lottery system

• Appointment by the king

• Inheritance

What was the main concern about having everyone involved in decision-making in Athens?

• It would slow down the process

• The majority might make laws that worked in their own benefit and hurt or ignored the minority

• It would be too expensive

• It would lead to too many laws being passed

What was the term length for members of the boule?

• One year

• Two years

• Five years

• Ten years

What is another name for a representative democracy?

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What was the role of the Senate in Rome?

• To propose laws

• To approve laws

• To elect consuls

• To manage relationships with other countries