Athenian Democracy and Cultural Impact Quiz
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What was one of the key political bodies established in the creation of the Athenian state?

  • The Council of State
  • The Assembly of Elders
  • The Boulè (correct)
  • The Senate of Athens

    • Which significant event allowed Athens to become the leader of the Delian League?

  • The signing of the Treaty of Corinth
  • The rise of Spartan power
  • The victory during the Persian Wars (correct)
  • The victory in the Peloponnesian War

    • What was one of Pericles's contributions to Athenian democracy?

  • Limited participation to wealthy citizens only
  • Established a monarchy
  • Restricted democracy to military leaders
  • Supported citizens with less wealth in participating in democracy (correct)

    • What was a requirement for Athenian citizenship under Pericles's policies?

    <p>Both parents must have Athenian citizenship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is notably associated with Athenian cultural impact?

    <p>Socrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the shift from the Roman Republic to an imperial system?

    <p>The establishment of the Roman Principate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was held by Augustus that signified his military command?

    <p>Imperator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major military achievement during the early imperial periods?

    <p>Conquests under Emperor Trajan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Pax Romana last?

    <p>Approximately two centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT part of Augustus' administrative reforms?

    <p>Overthrowing the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of political system is ruled by a group of noble families?

    <p>Oligarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution was the assembly of all citizens in Athenian democracy?

    <p>Ecclesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of citizens in ancient Athens mentioned in the content?

    <p>40,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Athenian institution was responsible for preparing laws for the Ecclesia?

    <p>Boule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Athenian democracy?

    <p>Equality among citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Athenian democracy emerge?

    <p>508-507 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many citizens were part of the Heliaia tribunal in Athens?

    <p>6,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political system is characterized by rule by a single person?

    <p>Tyranny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals of Augustus when reorganizing the provinces?

    <p>To control difficult provinces more effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to unifying the Roman provinces?

    <p>Common languages like Greek and Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of Augustus' actions in the Roman provinces?

    <p>The establishment of Pax Romana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Augustus address rebellious cities in the provinces?

    <p>By imposing higher taxes and restrictions on freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Roman life was included in Augustus' unification strategies?

    <p>Encouragement of the imperial cult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred in 212 AD?

    <p>Caracalla's edict expanding citizenship to all free Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?

    <p>Edict of Milan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What law established Catholicism as the official religion of the Roman Empire?

    <p>Theodosian Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major changes in the late 4th century AD concerning the Catholic Church?

    <p>Changes in the structure of the Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to polytheistic cults during the Roman Empire?

    <p>They were prohibited</p> Signup and view all the answers

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