HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
The government of Athens had three branches.
|
|
|
Athenian democracy was a direct democracy.
|
|
|
Athenians believed in the ideal of rule by the people.
|
|
|
Women could not vote or hold office in Athens.
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Athenian Democracy refers to the system of democratic government used in Athens, Greece from the 5th to 4th century BCE. Under this system, all male citizens-the dēmos-had equal political rights, freedom of speech, and the opportunity to participate directly in the political arena.
Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, Athenian democracy was characterized by direct citizen participation, limited citizenship, democratic institutions such as the Assembly and Council of Athens, public speaking, and a jury system.
Detailed explanation-3: -How was life in Sparta different from life in Athens? Choose the TWO correct answers. Spartans feared change, while Athenians valued new ideas. Athens relied on conquest and slavery to obtain food, while Sparta relied on trade.