Quiz for Source 3.2: Political Authority in Second-Wave Civilizations

1. Question 3.6

   Who was Pericles?
   

   Who was Pericles?

   A.

   A Spartan observer of Athenian society

   B.

   The most prominent Athenian political leader of the fifth century B.C.E.

   C.

   An Athenian known as “the critic of Athens”

   D.

   The king of Athens during the Peloponnesian War

2. Question 3.7

   Where did Pericles give his oration?
   

   Where did Pericles give his oration?

   A.

   At the dedication of the Acropolis to the goddess Athena

   B.

   Before Spartan soldiers captured in battle during the first year of the Peloponnesian War

   C.

   At the reception of the Persian emperor’s ambassador, who demanded that Athens become a tributary state

   D.

   At a funeral ceremony honoring Athenians who had died during the first year of the Peloponnesian War

3. Question 3.8

   Who was the primary intended audience of Pericles’ speech?
   

   Who was the primary intended audience of Pericles’ speech?

   A.

   The Spartans

   B.

   Rebels opposed to his government

   C.

   The women of Athens

   D.

   The citizens of Athens who were active in public affairs

4. Question 3.9

   Which of the following best describes Pericles’ argument in favor of democracy?
   

   Which of the following best describes Pericles’ argument in favor of democracy?

   A.

   Democracy derives from fundamental principles of human equality.

   B.

   Democracy produces a written contract between citizens.

   C.

   Democracy brings practical benefits.

   D.

   Democracy provides a pathway through which Athens can end the practice of slavery.

5. Question 3.10

   Pericles’ speech provides evidence that
   

   Pericles’ speech provides evidence that

   A.

   Athens borrowed its forms of government from its neighbors.

   B.

   Athens valued male citizens who took an active role in public affairs.

   C.

   the poor were excluded from serving the state.

   D.

   the key to Athenian success was the laborious exercises undertaken by all citizens from early youth to make them brave.