10 Questions
Which two figures played important roles in Athens' political development?
Solon and Cleisthenes
What was the purpose of establishing Greek colonies during the period between 750 and 550 B.C.?
To get rid of excess population
What was the main reason for the closure of the Delphi oracle in A.D. 391?
Pressure from Christians
Who was considered the wisest citizen of Athens and given broad powers to make reforms?
Solon
What was the main reason for the tension between the classes in Athens?
Economic inequality
How did Pisistratus successfully seize power in Athens?
By tricking the citizens with a peasant girl
Which problem did Cleisthenes solve by assigning citizens randomly to tribes?
Athenian society being geographically fragmented
Which body became the main legislative body of the state in Athens?
The Council of 500
What was the method used to select council members in Athens?
Random selection from all citizens
What was the purpose of ostracism in Athens?
To banish a person from Athens for 10 years
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