True or false
Classical Greece was the first to establish the idea of Justice.
Homicide trials were split between separate courts, one for _______ homicide, and one for ________ homicide.
Accidental, intentional
The greek citizen assembly
What is Ekklesia?
Was there a death penalty in Ancient Greece
Yes, but only for the most severe crimes.
Did Spartan women and Athenian women have the same right?
No! In Sparta women could go to school and own land, whereas in Athens women could not.
Wrongdoings were first seen as an act against the kings and government
False, they were first seen as an offence against RELIGION
______ and _______ are 2 examples of wrongdoings
Theft, Property damage
This system keeps a balance of power in the U.S
What is checks and balances?
How many magistrates' were put in charge of public order
11
In the U.S the three branches of government are separate, is this the same for Ancient Greece?
No. In ancient Greece government roles would often overlap and citizens would play multiple roles
All city-states had the same laws
False, some were shared but many were unique to each city state
US law has _____ in Greek law
This system was used in Greece to elect officials
What is a lottery?
Where were the inscribed in stones placed?
The marketplace
One method of punishment involved one's arms and legs getting stretched out in different directions, what was it called?
"The Rack"
Mistreatment of family members was seen as a crime.
True
Many punishments were done in _____ to shame the person.
Public
This document safeguards given rights
What is a constituition?
Religious or political crimes were very serious and could result in...?
Death (You would be executed by being flung off a cliff into a river and you would receive no burial)
Each year ______ names were chosen from all the citizens in Athens, forcing them to work in the government
(number)
500
Laws were military/discipline based
True
In Athens free men were considered citizens, while ______,_______,______ were not
women, children, and slaves
Direct rule in Greece led to this mentality
What is mob mentality?
The Athenian supreme court was called...?
Aeropagus
During which century were police, or police like figures introduced into ancient Greece?
5th century BC