Quiz: Pericles And The History Of Athens
Have you ever imagined meeting Pericles? Do you know the history of Athens? Pericles was a famous and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during its golden age during two wars. He was proclaimed as “the first citizen of Athens. ” The period during which he ran Athens was 461 to 429 BC. This quiz will transport you back in time to meet Pericles. Get ready for the experience.
- 1.What does Pericles mean by saying that Athens's government was a "pattern to others"?
- A.
Athens copied the government of neighboring countries.
- B.
Athens and its neighboring countries shared the same form of government.
- C.
Athens was an example for other countries to follow.
- 2.According to Pericles, which of the following describes a democracy?
- A.
A government that considers the needs of the few instead of the many
- B.
A government that considers the needs of the many instead of the few
- C.
A government under the control of a small group of people
- 3.Which of the following phrases best describes Pericles' view of Athenian democracy?
- A.
All people are equal under the law.
- B.
People do not have the right to rule themselves.
- C.
The right to rule belongs to the few.
- 4.According to Pericles, which qualification is most important for a person who wants to serve their country?
- A.
Power
- B.
Wealth
- C.
Strength
- D.
Ability
- 5.An economy is the way in which a community organizes the manufacture and exchange of goods and services. Athens's economy was based on:
- A.
Trade
- B.
Farming
- C.
Land
- D.
Sea
- 6.Athenians bought and sold goods at a marketplace called the:
- A.
Peloponnesus
- B.
Council of 500
- C.
Agora
- 7.Which sentence best describes education in Athens?
- A.
Education did not include music.
- B.
Book learning and physical training were both important.
- 8.Which statement describes the life of women in Athens?
- A.
They had fewer rights than free men.
- B.
They were not allowed to have jobs.
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