If both your parents were Athenian, you were a citizen.
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True or false? a citizen's private matters and concerns could be brought up in the assembly
True
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True or false. Athenians used a jury system in their courts.
True. The jury was chosen by lottery.
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Who were slaves in Athens?
People from outside the city-state who were captured and under the ownership of Athenians. They had many responsibilities but could not become citizens.
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How long did members of the Council of 500 stay council members?
One year.
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True or false? Athenian assemblies took place at what was called an ostrakon.
False. They took place at a place on the top of a hill called a pnyx.
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What is a city-state?
A city and its surrounding land that is independent of other cities.
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How was the Council of 500 democratic?
Participating members and the chairman were chosen by lottery (randomly).
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True or false. The chairman (leader) of the Council of 500 could only be chairman for 24 hours.
True. This was to give more people in the council a chance to be leader.
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Describe two of the ways that voting was done during an assembly?
Either citizen would do a show of hands, or they would vote using different coloured rocks.
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How was Athens different from other Greek city-states?
While other city-state were ruled by kings and tyrants, Athens developed a form of democracy where the people made decisions for themselves.
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True or false? Assemblies took place 40 times a year. (Every 8-10 days.)
True.
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How were boys and girls raised differently after seven years of age?
Boys went to school, participated in sports, and prepared to be soldiers. Girls learned household skills and focused on the home.
