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chapter 7- lesson 4
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain why a group taking a vote on something is an example of a direct democracy | The group is an example of direct democracy because everyone in the group has a vote |
| How did Pericles choose people for positions in the government in Athens? | Pericles appointed people to government positions because of their abilities rather than their social class. |
| What jobs did Athenian slaves do? | Enslaved Athenians worked on farms or in ships of artisans. They also performed hard labor. Enslaved women worked as cooks, servants, and tutors. |
| Why did the Delian League break apart? | The Delian Leage broke apart because the Athens assumed an increasingly oppressive role, demanding tribute from Legue members. |
| What was the most important accomplishment of Pericles? | Pericles most important accomplishments were leading the city of Athens eventually expanding democratic government there and helping Athens to dominate the Delian Legue. |
| In the 400s B.C., the rule of Pericles in Athens was called | A golden age |
| True or False: The government of Athens evolved into a system of representative democracy like that of the United States. | False |
| The Athenian citizens with political rights included _______. | male shopkeepers and laborers |
| True or False: Athens had many enslaved people who were captured during battle and became prisoners of Athens. | TRUE |
| The Delian League lost power and influence because ______. | the Athenian Pericles tried to take control of the league and other member states |
| True or False: Historians call the war between Sparta and Athens the Peloponnesian War because Athens was located on the island of Peloponnesus. | False |
| Early in the Peloponnesian War, Sparta ______. | surrounded Athens, cutting off entry to the city-state |
| In order to fight the Athenian navy, Sparta______. | formed an alliance with Persia |
| True or False: Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War. | True |
| Which of the following statements is true about the Peloponnesian War? | A plague in Athens killed many people including Pericles. |