Social Hiearchy
Order the social hierachy
Citizens, Metics and slaves
Only this group of people could vote in Athens.
The male citizens
What official was able to fine or send people to court
A magistrate
What is a Tyrant?
A harsh,cruel leader
What is one right of a citizen that happens every year for 8 to 10 days
Voting in the Assembely
Which government official was in charge of fining or sending people to court?
A magistrate
What are laws?
These are rules that people must follow.
What is an Orator?
A very persuasive speaker that could convince a lot of people at once.
What distingushes a Metic to a Citizen
(Main reason)
Not born in the city-state
What is the Council of 500?
It was a group of 500 citizens that made laws of athens.
What is a court?
This is where people went if they broke the law.
Who is Cleisthenes?
This leader helped Athens become more democratic
How did the owners of slaves see them
Slaves were known as property not citizens
What is the LOTTERY?
What are some jobs chosen from the lottery?
1.A Random selecter for choosing jobs in the goverment.Making sure its fair and not baised
2.Magistrate,Legislators,and standing committee.
What is a Jury?
Large groups of citizens acted as this in trials.
Who is Pericles?
A statesman,orator,and general known for his persuasive speeches.
Although they were citizens, this group had fewer political opportunities because they could not afford time away from work to participate in government,
What group fits this describtion?
Poor male citizens
What system did ancient athens use to vote?
Democracy.
1. Who is a plaintiff?
2. Who is a defendant?
1.A plantiff is the one bringing the problem to court and
2.The defendant is the person who is accused of the crime.
What are generals?
Military commanders.