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Which two figures played important roles in Athens' political development?
Which two figures played important roles in Athens' political development?
- Aristotle and Plato
- Pericles and Socrates
- Solon and Cleisthenes (correct)
- Homer and Herodotus
What was the purpose of establishing Greek colonies during the period between 750 and 550 B.C.?
What was the purpose of establishing Greek colonies during the period between 750 and 550 B.C.?
- To spread Greek culture
- To strengthen alliances with other city-states
- To get rid of excess population (correct)
- To expand Greek territory
What was the main reason for the closure of the Delphi oracle in A.D. 391?
What was the main reason for the closure of the Delphi oracle in A.D. 391?
- Lack of believers
- Financial difficulties
- Natural disaster
- Pressure from Christians (correct)
Who was considered the wisest citizen of Athens and given broad powers to make reforms?
Who was considered the wisest citizen of Athens and given broad powers to make reforms?
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What was the main reason for the tension between the classes in Athens?
What was the main reason for the tension between the classes in Athens?
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How did Pisistratus successfully seize power in Athens?
How did Pisistratus successfully seize power in Athens?
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Which problem did Cleisthenes solve by assigning citizens randomly to tribes?
Which problem did Cleisthenes solve by assigning citizens randomly to tribes?
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Which body became the main legislative body of the state in Athens?
Which body became the main legislative body of the state in Athens?
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What was the method used to select council members in Athens?
What was the method used to select council members in Athens?
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What was the purpose of ostracism in Athens?
What was the purpose of ostracism in Athens?
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