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True or false. In Athens there were lawyers to represent the defendant and the plaintiff.

False. In Athenian society the defendant and plaintiff represented themselves in front of the jury.

Name one way direct democracy is still used today?

In referendums, polls, and juries.

True or false. Athenians used a jury system in their courts.

True. The jury was chosen by lottery.

In Athenian courts, who was a magistrate and how were they chosen?

A citizen who works for the court. They were chosen by lottery and held the position for one year.

How was the Council of 500 democratic?

Participating members and the chairman were chosen by lottery (randomly).

How long did members of the Council of 500 stay council members?

One year.

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.

What is the Council of 500 and why is it named that?

There were 10 tribes. Every year 50 members from each tribe were selected to be part of the council.

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.

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.

True or false? Assemblies took place 40 times a year. (Every 8-10 days.)

True.

True or False? Athenians used representative democracy.

False. Athenians used direct democracy. Each individual represented themselves.

True or false? a citizen's private matters and concerns could be brought up in the assembly

True

Name three ways men and women were different in Athenian society?

Men could vote, women could not; boys went to school, girls didn't; men owned property, women didn't; Men attended the assembly, women didn't

Name two ways ideas of fairness, equality, and rights were part of Athenian democracy?

Citizens rule themselves; majority rule was fair; People belonging to the same class should have equal rights

Who was not allowed to vote in Athens? (Name as many as you can)

Women, slaves, and Metics.

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.

What is a city-state?

A city and its surrounding land that is independent of other cities.

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.

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.

Who were the Metics?

Residents of Athens who were born outside the city-state. They could not vote nor own property.

Who were considered citizens in Athens?

If both your parents were Athenian, you were a citizen.