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Canada vs. Athens
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Ancient Athens existed roughly _______________ years ago.
2500 - 3000.
100
The only members of society that could vote and take part in government.
Citizens.
100

What are the 3 basic class structures in Ancient Athens?

Slaves, Metics, and Citizens.

100
True or false: The government of Ancient Athens was a type of socialist government.
False.
100

In which democracy could women not vote?

Athens.

200

Why doesn't Canada have direct democracy?

It would take way too long to vote.

200

The assembly, here citizens would share speeches and vote on important matters. 

The Ecclesia.

200
If a child's father is from Athens, and his mother is from Corinth, what would his class be?
Metic.
200
Ancient Athenians paid ________ to improve their city and build things that everyone could use.
Taxes.
200
How is someone chosen for government in each democracy?
Athens: Lottery. Canada: Voting.
300
Where did the assembly meet?
Pnyx Hill.
300
When a person is removed from society for being too powerful and dangerous.
Ostracism.
300
What was the difference between Metics and Citizens?
Citizens could vote, but metics couldn't.
300
__________ were people who could not vote or participate in government but could influence citizens.
Metics.
300
Who speaks at meetings in each democracy?
Athens: All citizens can speak. Canada: Our representatives.
400
How many people are needed to vote in the assembly?
At least 6000.
400
Another term for the Boule
The Council of 500
400
Which class were members of the Boule chosen from?
Citizens.
400

How many pillars are their in Athenian Democracy and can you name them?

3 pillars, The Assembly, The 500 Council(Boule) and the Courts

400
What type of democracy was Ancient Athens?
Direct democracy.
500
What does it mean if you are spotted with red paint wiped on you after a vote?
You did'nt attend the vote.
500

Names were drawn by chance from a large number of choices to select the Boule. What is this called?

A lottery.

500

My name is Aurther and I was a citizen of Sparta. Athenian men took me and brought me home. Now I am a ________.

Slave.

500
Bob came to Athens to sell his merchandise at the Agora. Bob is most likely a ____________.
Metic.
500

What type of democracy is Canada?

A representative democracy.