Exploring Ancient Greek Democracy

Who is Aspasia and what is her significance in Athens?

• A famous Athenian magistrate

• A philosopher from Athens

• A warrior from Sparta

• A social climber who earned the love of Pericles

What was the primary function of the Penix in Athenian democracy?

• A temple for religious ceremonies

• A marketplace for trading goods

• The meeting place of the Athenian assembly

• A place for theatrical performances

How often did the ecclesia meet at the Penix?

• 40 times a year

• 30 times a year

• 10 times a year

• 20 times a year

What was required for a citizen to be elected as a magistrate in Athens?

• Being a successful warrior

• Being a philosopher

• Being over 30 years old

• Being over 20 years old

What was the approximate number of citizens in Athens during the Classical period?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

Who was one of the most famous Athenian magistrates?

• Pericles

• Leonidas

• Plato

• Perseus

What was the purpose of the special allowance called a masseuse ecclesiasticus?

• To encourage participation in the assembly

• To support theatrical performances

• To fund military campaigns

• To build new temples

Who raised the allowance to 3 ovals?

• Pericles

• Cleon

• Aspasia

• Leonidas

What was one of Athens' greatest contributions to modern society?

• Democratic government

• Philosophy

• Architecture

• Theater

In what year did Athens adopt democracy as a form of government?

• 200 BCE

• 400 BCE

• 508 BCE

• 300 BCE