Understanding Greek Democracy

What was the main reason for the conflict in Athens around 510 BC?

• Foreign invasions

• Religious disagreements

• Conflict between rich and poor

• Disputes over land ownership

Who is known as the 'father of democracy' in Athens?

• Solon

• Pericles

• Cleisthenes

• Aristotle

What does the term 'isonomia' refer to in the context of Greek democracy?

• Rule by the wealthy

• Power of the military

• Freedom of speech

• Equality before the law

Which reformer is credited with canceling all debts and making debt slavery illegal in Athens?

• Pericles

• Draco

• Solon

• Cleisthenes

What was the role of the ecclesia in Athenian government?

• To manage finances

• To enforce laws

• To make decisions on laws and policies

• To lead military operations

How were members of the boule selected?

• By election

• By lot from each tribe

• By appointment from the king

• By inheritance

Which group was excluded from participating in Athenian democracy?

• Wealthy landowners

• Military leaders

• Foreign residents

• Adult male citizens

What was a significant limitation of Athenian democracy?

• It was too inclusive

• It excluded women and slaves

• It had no legal system

• It was controlled by a single ruler

What principle of Athenian democracy is still influential in modern democracies?

• Rule by a single leader

• Random selection for public offices

• Military control of government

• Exclusion of non-citizens

What does the legacy of Athenian democracy suggest about the source of governmental authority?

• It comes from the military

• It is inherited from previous rulers

• It is granted by the people

• It is determined by wealth