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What were the three qualifications for being an Athenian citizen?

Being a landowner, an adult male, and born in Athens. (correct)
Being a landowner, an adult female, and born in Athens.
Being a landowner, an adult female, and being a resident of the region.
Being a landowner, an adult male, and being a resident of the region.

In Athens, women and enslaved people had full political rights.

False (B)

What term describes the method used to randomly assign some leadership roles in Athens?

lot

What type of government did Sparta have?

Aristocracy (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Athenian assembly, also known as the _______, was where citizens met to make laws.

ecclesia Signup and view all the answers

In Sparta, women had more roles than in Athens, but could not vote.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who created the assembly in Athens?

Solon (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how were military leaders (generals) chosen in Athens?

elected Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'democracy' literally mean?

Rule by the people (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the city-state with its characteristic:

Athens = Direct democracy Sparta = Aristocracy Signup and view all the answers

The Netherlands is a direct democracy where citizens vote directly on laws.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Spartans call each other, which signifies equality among them?

Homonoi (D) Signup and view all the answers

Adult males from other city-states residing in Athens were called ________ and could not become citizens.

metics Signup and view all the answers

In Sparta, women were not allowed to own land or run businesses.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What method did the ancient Greeks consider to be most democratic for choosing leaders?

lottery Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Greece, the system in which the best rulers were elected was called an ________.

aristocracy Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, who should rule a society?

Philosophers Signup and view all the answers

According to Solon, ______ corrupts.

power Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Greek terms with their meanings:

demos = the people kratein = to rule aristos = the best idiotes = a person who did not participate in politics or hold public office Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Ancient Greek thinkers with their political beliefs:

Plato = Rulers should be philosophers. Solon = Power corrupts. Aristotle = A balanced government is best. Signup and view all the answers

In the Netherlands, who do citizens vote for to make laws?

The Second Chamber (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the ancient Greeks, voting was the most democratic way to elect leaders.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about voting in ancient Sparta?

Every Spartan citizen had an equal vote. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Athenian democracy is identical to modern democracies.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'idiotes' in ancient Greece?

a person who did not participate in politics or hold public office Signup and view all the answers

A corrupted form of aristocracy is when a small group of _ men rule the polis.

rich Signup and view all the answers

What system was used for democratic purposes in Athens?

Lottery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes how the Greeks believed people should both rule and be ruled?

Through a lottery system (A) Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Greece, groups like women and ______ had very few political rights.

enslaved people Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is an illustration found in the textbook?

A historical scene with ancient Greek people. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Indirect democracy

A system where citizens vote and elect representatives who then make laws. This is different from a direct democracy where citizens vote directly on all laws.

Greek democracy

A system where all citizens have the same chance to rule, regardless of their wealth, social standing, or popularity.