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?

Both parents must have Athenian citizenship Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher is notably associated with Athenian cultural impact?

Socrates Signup and view all the answers

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

The establishment of the Roman Principate Signup and view all the answers

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

Imperator Signup and view all the answers

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

Conquests under Emperor Trajan Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Pax Romana last?

Approximately two centuries Signup and view all the answers

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

Overthrowing the Senate Signup and view all the answers

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

Oligarchy Signup and view all the answers

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

Ecclesia Signup and view all the answers

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

40,000 Signup and view all the answers

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

Boule Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Athenian democracy?

Equality among citizens Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Athenian democracy emerge?

508-507 BCE Signup and view all the answers

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

6,000 Signup and view all the answers

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

Tyranny Signup and view all the answers

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

To control difficult provinces more effectively Signup and view all the answers

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

Common languages like Greek and Latin Signup and view all the answers

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

The establishment of Pax Romana Signup and view all the answers

How did Augustus address rebellious cities in the provinces?

By imposing higher taxes and restrictions on freedom Signup and view all the answers

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

Encouragement of the imperial cult Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in 212 AD?

Caracalla's edict expanding citizenship to all free Romans Signup and view all the answers

Which event legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Edict of Milan Signup and view all the answers

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

Theodosian Law Signup and view all the answers

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

Changes in the structure of the Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

What happened to polytheistic cults during the Roman Empire?

They were prohibited Signup and view all the answers