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In which type of government did powerful individuals sometimes seize control by appealing to the common people for support?
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?
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?
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?
What was the fundamental difference between Draco's and Solon's approaches to governance?
What is the primary focus of the reforms introduced by Cleisthenes?
What is the primary focus of the reforms introduced by Cleisthenes?
What was the primary purpose of schooling for boys in ancient Athens?
What was the primary purpose of schooling for boys in ancient Athens?
Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to the elected officials?
Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to the elected officials?
What did the Spartans demand from the helots each year?
What did the Spartans demand from the helots each year?
What led to the Spartans' dedication to making Sparta a strong city-state?
What led to the Spartans' dedication to making Sparta a strong city-state?
Why did the Spartan people not value the arts, literature, or other artistic and intellectual pursuits?
Why did the Spartan people not value the arts, literature, or other artistic and intellectual pursuits?
What prompted Spartan women to tell their husbands and sons going to war to 'come back with your shield or on it'?
What prompted Spartan women to tell their husbands and sons going to war to 'come back with your shield or on it'?
What was the primary occupation of non-citizens who were free in Sparta?
What was the primary occupation of non-citizens who were free in Sparta?
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