Democracy in Athens
This city-state is famous for creating one of the world’s first democracies.
Athens
Where did the Assembly meet?
The Pnyx
These people were at the top of Athenian society and had full rights.
Citizens
Which group of people (class + gender) could participate in decision making; vote (Athenian democracy)?
Athenian Male Citizens
This building or area was the center of daily life and trade in Athens.
👉 Agora
In Athens, democracy meant that citizens could do this directly instead of voting for representatives. What is this called?
Direct Democracy
Fill in the Blank:
If Athenians felt that they had been wronged by someone, or if they thought someone was not acting in the best interest of society, they would bring their complaint to a __________.
Sometimes they would set fines as punishment, other times they would send the case to _________ where they would have trial.
Magistrate; Court
These people lived in Athens but were not born there and could not vote.
👉 Metics (foreigners)
What were women not allowed to do? Provide 2 answers.
Have a formal education, Vote, own land, inherit money, or participate in politics
Most Athenian boys went to school to learn reading, writing, and ___________
Sports / athletics
This large meeting of citizens met regularly to debate and vote on laws.
👉 The Assembly
How were members of the Council of 500 chosen and how did this represent democracy.
By lottery (random draw). Gives everyone in the tribe an equal chance of being picked.
This group had the fewest rights and were forced to work and provide labour for the citizens.
Slaves
What happened to boys at age 18? This was necessary for citizenship.
They joined the army for about 2 years
Name ONE common food eaten in Ancient Athens.
Bread, olives, vegetables, fish, fruit, or honey
What are the 3 pillars of Athenian Democracy?
The Assembly, The Council, The Court
Name 2 ways, assembly members showed their votes when making decisions?
Stones (white= agree; black=disagree) and Raised Hands
Name TWO groups who were not considered citizens in Athens.
👉 Women, slaves, metics (foreigners)
Name TWO responsibilities of Athenian women.
👉 Raising children, weaving, cooking, managing home (any two)
Name TWO activities Athenians enjoyed for entertainment.
Theatre, sports, festivals, storytelling (any two)
Give TWO reasons Athenian democracy was limited compared to today.
👉 Women, slaves, and foreigners excluded (any two)
How did the council represent democracy? Provide at least 2/3 reasons.
Council positions were chosen through a lottery (draw) to give everyone in the tribe an equal chance of being picked.
A citizen could serve on the council only twice.
The chairman or leader of a council had his position for only 24 hours a day and a night
Why was being a citizen important in Athens? Give one reason.
👉 Could vote, own land, participate in government, full education (any one)
Explain one major difference between the lives of men and women in Athens.
👉 Men had political rights; women stayed home and had few rights
Name two areaa the Greeks made important discoveries in.
Math, astronomy, medicine, or biology