Democracy in Athens 1
Who was the first Athenian reformer who tried to solve the conflict between rich and poor?
Solon
What type of democracy existed in Ancient Athens?
Direct democracy
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What is the name of the hill with temples in Athens?
Acropolis
Who were the tyrants in Ancient Athens and how did they gain power?
Tyrants were powerful individuals who gained control of Athens by force and by gaining support from poor citizens.
Which group was excluded from political rights n Athenian democracy?
Women
Which city-state was famous for its strong army and military training?
Sparta
What type of government was used in Athens where citizens could vote?
Democracy
What was the main decision-making body in Athenian democracy?
Ecclesia
How many social classes did Solon divide Athenian citizens into + explain them.
1st and 2nd – the most wealthy; could hold office; in the army they were commanders and cavalrymen
3rd – could be a part of the assembly (could vote); in the army heavy infantry - hoplites
4th – the poorest citizens, could be a part of the assembly
What was the main war between Athens and Sparta called?
The Peloponnesian War
What was the name of the Greek king who united Greece before Alexander?
Philip II of Macedon
Who was the first tyrant of Athens?
Pisistratus
Which council consisted of 500 members chosen by lot each year?
Boule
What was the name of the Greek civilization that existed before classical Greece, known for palaces like Knossos?
Minoan Civilization
What was the name of the Greek civilization famous for its fortified cities and warrior culture before classical Greece?
Mycenaean Civilization
How did ostracism work in Ancient Athens?
Citizens voted by writing a name on pieces of pottery called ostraka. The person who received the most votes was exiled from Athens for ten years, but kept his property and could return afterward
What was the most prestigious office in Athens responsible for military and legal matters?
The board of ten strategoi
Which battle in 480 BC was a famous naval victory for the Greeks against Persia?
The Battle of Salamis
What was the name of the major battle in 331 BC where Alexander the Great defeated the Persian king Darius III?
The Battle of Gaugamela