HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a helots
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b ephors
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c women
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d any ordinary citizen
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Detailed explanation-1: -The council was made up of the two kings and twenty-eight elders. The elders had to be sixty years old or older to qualify for the position. These leaders took the laws to an assembly made up of citizens for an up–or-down vote without discussion or alterations.
Detailed explanation-2: -These elders were elected by the Assembly for life. The Gerousia controlled much of the public business and decided on what the Assembly could debate. They could also veto actions taken by the Assembly.
Detailed explanation-3: -The apella would also elect the five ephors who only held office for one year. The ephors were responsible for maintaining the kings’ rule and law, especially in their absence. Ephors oversaw meetings between the gerousia and apella. Additionally, they may have been responsible for declaring war on helots.
Detailed explanation-4: -eph·or ˈe-fər.-ˌfȯr. : one of five ancient Spartan magistrates having power over the king. : a government official in modern Greece. especially : one who oversees public works.