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  1. Q1. Which Athenian leader is credited with shifting the basis of political power from wealth to residence by creating ten new tribes?
  2. Q2. What was the primary function of the 'Ecclesia' in the Athenian democratic system?
  3. Q3. The 'Boule', or Council of 500, was unique in its democratic nature because its members were chosen by:
  4. Q4. Which social group was explicitly excluded from participating in the Athenian democratic process?
  5. Q5. What was the specific purpose of the 'Ostracism' procedure?
  6. Q6. During the 'Golden Age' of Athens, which statesman introduced state pay for jurors, enabling poorer citizens to serve in the government?
  7. Q7. In the Athenian legal system, what was the 'Dikasteria'?
  8. Q8. Which reform of Solon in 594 BCE is known as the 'Seisachtheia'?
  9. Q9. The ten 'Strategoi' were unique in the Athenian government because they were:
  10. Q10. Which of the following devices was used in Athens to ensure the random and fair selection of jurors and officials?
  11. Q11. What was the 'Clepsydra' used for in the Athenian courts?
  12. Q12. In Athenian democracy, 'Isegoria' refers to:
  13. Q13. Which body met at the Areopagus hill and saw its power drastically reduced by the reforms of Ephialtes in 462 BCE?
  14. Q14. The term 'Demagogue' in ancient Athens originally referred to a leader who:
  15. Q15. What was the significance of the 'Pnyx' in the development of democracy?
  16. Q16. To be a citizen in 5th-century BCE Athens and participate in democracy, an individual usually had to be:
  17. Q17. The 'Prytany' refers to which aspect of the Council of 500?
  18. Q18. What role did the 'Thetes' play in the survival and expansion of Athenian democracy?
  19. Q19. Which Athenian philosopher was famously sentenced to death by a democratic jury in 399 BCE?
  20. Q20. The 'Archonship' was a high office that evolved from a powerful executive role into a: