Cards (21)

  • Which city-state introduced democracy first in the ancient world?
    Athens
  • What type of monarchy did Athens have at the beginning of its political history?
    A hereditary monarchy
  • How many classes was Athenian society divided into?
    Four classes
  • Who among the Athenian society enjoyed political privileges?
    Wealthy aristocrats
  • Who was excluded from political benefits in ancient Athens?
    Ordinary farmers, merchants, artisans, and slaves
  • What significant change occurred in Athens in the early 7th century BCE?

    A revolutionary change in the political arena
  • What caused the revolutionary movement among the common farmers and laborers in Athens?
    The excess indulgence in luxury and wealth accumulation by the ruling class
  • What was the impact of land ownership falling into the hands of the ruling class in Athens?
    It led to harsh conditions for landless, impoverished farmers, and indebted laborers
  • What did the landless, impoverished farmers, and indebted workers demand from the ruling class?
    Liberation from the burden of land ownership and debt, as well as political rights
  • Who were the leaders that introduced reforms in Athens?
    Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles
  • What was the effect of the reforms introduced by leaders like Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles?
    They led to a gradual decline in the political power of the rulers and the aristocratic class
  • What law existed in Athens regarding the enslavement of farmers?
    A law that prevented the enslavement of farmers to the ownership of land and debts
  • What was formed in Athens that included common farmers, merchants, and artisans?
    An assembly
  • How often did the assembly in Athens hold sessions?

    Every ten days
  • What could any citizen propose in the Athenian assembly?
    Resolutions on any subject related to laws, administration, or policies
  • What was the role of the Council of 500 in Athens?
    To ensure the proper functioning of laws and judicial affairs
  • How were members of the Council of 500 elected?
    By secret ballot
  • What was the role of the Council of 10 military leaders in Athens?
    To operate under the control of the members of the Assembly
  • What significant development in governance began in Athens?
    The administration of a state involving the participation of common citizens
  • Why is Athens referred to as the cradle of democracy?
    Because it was the birthplace of democracy
  • What has evolved from the system of governance that began in Athens?
    A democratic system established in the majority of countries worldwide