Athenian Democracy and Citizenship Exercise

Athenian Democracy and Citizenship

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Athenian Democracy and Citizenship

Explore the foundations of Athenian democracy in this engaging exercise, where students will analyze primary sources, debate the role of citizenship, and compare ancient practices with modern democratic principles to understand the evolution of political participation.

Questions

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    What system of government was invented in ancient Athens?

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    In a direct ____ citizens vote directly on laws rather than electing ____

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    Who was the Athenian leader known as the father of democracy?

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    Reformer ____ organized citizens into ten tribes to promote political ____

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    Which Athenian statesman led during the Golden Age and expanded democracy?

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    Leader ____ paid public officials so poor citizens could participate in ____

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    What was the Council of 500 in Athenian democracy?

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    Members of the Council were chosen by ____ to give everyone an equal ____

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    What was the main voting body of Athenian citizens called?

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    Thousands of citizens gathered on the hill called the ____ to vote in the ____

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    What practice allowed Athenian citizens to vote to banish a dangerous leader for 10 years?

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    Citizens wrote names on broken pottery pieces called ____ to enforce ____