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Life in Classical Greece
Quick questions on Citizenship in Athens - SQA National 5 Classical Studies
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What is the citizen in the democracy?Show answer
Athenian democracy was direct: citizens governed themselves rather than only electing representatives. The assembly was the central body, where any citizen could attend, vote and even speak. The council of 500, the boule, was filled largely by lottery and prepared what the assembly would discuss, so ordinary men routinely helped run the state. The law courts used large juries drawn from citizens, and payment for jury and council service allowed poorer men to take part.
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Who qualified as a citizen of Athens? [2 marks]
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Name two political rights of an Athenian citizen. [2 marks]
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Give one duty that a citizen owed in return. [2 marks]
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