Athens

Question 1

Government:
1. What type of government did they use?
2. What were the different positions in the Athenian government?
3. What were the requirements for each position in Athenian government?

Answer 1

1. Democracy
2. Assembly (votes on laws), Council of 500 (proposes laws), 10 Generals (in charge).
3. Assembly - free male of at least 18 yrs of age.
   Council of 500 - citizen picked in a lottery that is at least 30 yrs of age.
   10 Generals - elected by the Assembly

Question 2

Economy:
1. What type of currency did Athenian people use?
2. What did the Athenian economy rely on?

Answer 2

1. Coin system
2. Trade and tourism

Question 3

What were the women in Athens NOT allowed to do?

Answer 3

• Can’t leave home without male companion
• Not allowed to own property
• Not allowed to vote
• Not allowed in Assembly

Question 4

Education:
1. Who was allowed to be educated?
2. What type of education did they receive?

Answer 4

1. Boys
2. Full education, reading and writing.

Question 5

What type of jobs did slaves in Athens have?

Answer 5

• Farm work
• Work underground in silver mines
• Can serve as clerk in office