The Emergence of the Greek Polis (2)
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1
The transformation of the Spartan
polis
was the result of?:
increasing influence of Athenian culture.
a lengthy and bloody slave revolt.
tyrannical overthrow of the old constitution.
the Persian invasion.
2
To bring and end to the turmoil in Athens, Solon outlawed?:
trade with Egypt.
the monarchy.
debt slavery.
citizenship.
3
Athens gradually became more democratic by increasing the power of the common people and limiting the power of the?:
nobles.
kings.
foreign merchants.
army.
4
The forms of government of Athens and Sparta were, respectively?:
anarchy and democracy.
oligarchy and aristocracy.
socialism and capitalism.
democracy and oligarchy.
5
I introduced laws establishing Athenian democracy?:
Solon.
Cleisthenes.
Draco.
Leonidas.
6
Athenians disapproved of which aspect of Spartan society?:
neglect of art and poetry.
limited role of women in politics.
obedience to authority.
military courage.
7
The procedure of
ostracism
allowed citizens to treat potential tyrants in which of the following ways?:
to enslave them.
to put them in prison.
to force them to leave Athens.
to execute them.
8
Ultimately, the city-states of Greece lost their independence because they?:
were unable to unite against the threat of external invasion.
had an inadequate navy.
were unable to unite against the threat of internal rebellions.
had an inadequate army.
9
Slaves were essential to Athens mainly because they?:
freed citizens to concentrate on politics and law.
gave Athens the winning edge over Sparta.
helped expand the population through controlled breeding programs.
served in the army and navy.
10
Generally speaking, Athenian slaves were considered?:
lower than animal livestock.
members of the family that owned them.
good only for working the farms and mines.
good only for household service.