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Athenian Democracy Institutions And Offices

Step into the machinery of Athenian democracy and test how well you know its institutions, offices, and procedures. From the Ekklesia and Boule to magistrates and popular courts, this quiz checks both...

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What this quiz covers

Athenian democracy wasn’t just an idea—it was a set of institutions that distributed power through assemblies, councils, courts, and rotating offices. This quiz focuses on what each body did, who could participate, and how decisions and accountability worked.

Every question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through roles, terms, and historical context without rushing.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll sharpen your ability to match Greek political vocabulary to function (e.g., what the Boule prepared versus what the Ekklesia decided). You’ll also practice comparing offices by selection method (lot vs. election), term limits, and oversight mechanisms.

  • Distinguishing the Ekklesia, Boule, and dikasteria by powers and procedures
  • Identifying major offices (archons, strategoi, treasurers) and how they were chosen
  • Recognizing checks like dokimasia, euthynai, ostracism, and graphe/paranomon
  • Placing reforms and institutions in rough historical sequence (Solon, Cleisthenes, Ephialtes/Pericles)
  • Avoiding mix-ups between citizen participation and metic/slave exclusions

Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

A frequent mistake is assuming “democracy” meant modern universal participation; many questions hinge on who counted as a citizen and where power actually sat. Another trap is confusing courts with councils, or treating all magistracies as elected rather than commonly selected by lot.

Difficulty and question count

Difficulty is mixed: you’ll see straightforward ID questions alongside scenario-style items that test how institutions interacted. Before you start, pick how many questions you want and choose an easier or harder setting to match your study goal—quick review, targeted practice, or a full deep dive.

Sample questions

What assembly was the central institution of Athenian democracy where citizens gathered to discuss politics?

  • A.Ekklesia
  • B.Areopagus
  • C.Heliaia
  • D.Boule

Which body of citizens was responsible for drafting legislation in ancient Athens?

  • A.Boule
  • B.Ekklesia
  • C.Areopagus
  • D.Demos

What was the term for a citizen of Athens who had the right to participate in political life?

  • A.Athenian citizen
  • B.Metic
  • C.Slave
  • D.Foreigner

Quiz FAQ

How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 197 questions on Athenian democratic institutions, offices, and procedures.

Is this quiz timed?

No. There’s no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

What answer format does the quiz use?

Each question has 4 options, and you select the single best answer.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. You can set your preferred question count and pick a difficulty level before starting.

What topics are included besides the Assembly?

Expect coverage of the Boule, popular courts, magistracies, accountability checks, and major reform milestones.

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Athenian Democracy: Inštitúcie a úradySlovenčina
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