4.2 Speed Study 2

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In which type of government did powerful individuals sometimes seize control by appealing to the common people for support?

Oligarchy

Monarchy

Aristocracy

Tyranny (correct)

How did Solon's reforms impact the political participation of Athenian citizens?

Restricted political office to the top three social classes (correct)

Created a hereditary system for political leadership

Allowed all citizens, irrespective of wealth, to hold political office

Excluded citizens from participating in the Athenian assembly

What was the main outcome of Draco's legal code in relation to the tensions between rich and poor in Athens?

It resulted in a temporary balance of power between the two groups

It led to an exacerbation of tensions between rich and poor (correct)

It resolved the tensions and brought about social harmony

It facilitated a peaceful redistribution of wealth

What was the fundamental difference between Draco's and Solon's approaches to governance?

Draco upheld debt slavery while Solon abolished it Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the reforms introduced by Cleisthenes?

Breaking up the power of the nobility and organizing citizens into groups Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of schooling for boys in ancient Athens?

To train them to be good citizens and participate in public debates Signup and view all the answers

Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to the elected officials?

The kings Signup and view all the answers

What did the Spartans demand from the helots each year?

Half of their crops Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Spartans' dedication to making Sparta a strong city-state?

The shock of their vulnerability during the Messenian revolt Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Spartan people not value the arts, literature, or other artistic and intellectual pursuits?

They believed in discouraging all forms of individual expression Signup and view all the answers

What prompted Spartan women to tell their husbands and sons going to war to 'come back with your shield or on it'?

The belief in the importance of military service to Sparta Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of non-citizens who were free in Sparta?

Commerce and industry Signup and view all the answers

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