Understanding Athenian Democracy

The video explores the development of democracy in 6th century BC Athens, highlighting its three main components: the Assembly, the Council (Boule), and the Courts. It explains how these institutions functioned and their influence on other Greek city-states. The video contrasts Athenian direct democracy with modern representative democracy and briefly discusses the British constitutional monarchy.

What does the term 'democracy' mean in the context of ancient Athens?

• Rule of the elite

• Strength of the people

• Power of the king

• Authority of the council

Which part of the Athenian government included all freeborn male citizens?

• The Council

• The Assembly

• The Senate

• The Courts

How were government officials elected in ancient Athens?

• By royal decree

• By writing names on wood or stone

• By public debate

• By military service

What was unique about the Athenian court system?

• It had a single judge

• It used a jury system without a judge

• It was controlled by the king

• It was only for the elite

How were jury members selected in Athenian courts?

• By inheritance

• By lottery

• By appointment

• By election

What was the influence of Athens on other Greek city-states?

• They formed a monarchy

• They declared war on Athens

• They followed Athens' lead in democracy

• They ignored Athens

What type of democracy did Athens practice?

• Oligarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

How does a representative democracy differ from Athenian democracy?

• Representatives make decisions on behalf of citizens

• Decisions are made by a council

• Citizens vote directly on laws

• A king or queen rules

What is the political system of the United Kingdom?

• Direct democracy

• Republic

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

Why is the UK not considered a democracy like Athens?

• It has a king or queen as head of state

• It is ruled by a council

• It has no elections

• It has no parliament