Athenian Democracy and Its Challenges

The video explores the development and structure of Athenian democracy, highlighting its origins, geographical influences, and the unique aspects of its direct democratic system. It discusses the challenges faced, such as limited citizenship and voting issues, and the eventual decline of democracy due to internal and external pressures. Despite its flaws, Athenian democracy set a standard for future governments.

What geographical feature made trade between Greek city-states challenging?

• Large rivers

• Dense forests

• Deserts

• Mountains

Who was the key figure that allowed all eligible citizens to participate in the Athenian government?

• Draco

• Solon

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

What type of democracy was practiced in Athens?

• Monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

In Athenian democracy, who was responsible for creating laws?

• The courts

• The assembly

• The generals

• The boule

What was a major limitation of Athenian democracy regarding citizenship?

• Only foreigners could vote

• Only male landowners were citizens

• Only slaves could vote

• Only women could vote

What method was used in Athens to remove political troublemakers?

• Imprisonment

• Exile through ostracism

• Public execution

• Fines

Who was the influential leader during the peak of Athenian democracy?

• Cleisthenes

• Draco

• Pericles

• Solon

What major conflict contributed to the decline of Athenian democracy?

• The Trojan War

• The Macedonian Conquest

• The Persian Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

What happened to Athenian democracy after the death of Pericles?

• It expanded to other regions

• It remained stable

• It flourished

• It faced internal strife and decline

Despite its flaws, what is Athenian democracy considered today?

• A failed experiment

• An ideal standard for governments

• A minor historical event

• A unique form of monarchy