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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Athens, Pages 9 through 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many members are there in the boule?
(a) 2000.
(b) 500.
(c) 5000.
(d) 200.

2. This is a process used in ancient Athens whereby if a certain number of individuals believe a person to be a threat to democracy, he or she can be banished from the city for ten years.
(a) Oligarchy.
(b) Orphism.
(c) Ostracism.
(d) Oracleism.

3. This is the political and legal center of the city of Athens.
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Agora.
(c) The Long Walls.
(d) The Acropolis.

4. In 404 BC, these defense tools are demolished in a peace agreement.
(a) Canons.
(b) Long Walls.
(c) Ballistas.
(d) Arsenals.

5. It is estimated that the total Athenian military strength is around this many soldiers.
(a) Half a million.
(b) 4500.
(c) 450.
(d) 45,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. The most famous Athenian trial is that of this person.

2. Who is considered to this day to be the father of medicine, from Athens?

3. In 487 BC, laws are passed that dictate candidates for archonship must be chosen in this manner, instead of being elected.

4. In 480 BC, a huge army under this Persian king breaks through the Spartan army at Thermopylae, and attacks Athens.

5. To protect its food supply, Athens decides they require a strong navy, the architect of which is this person.

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