Context: Attic Democracy

Question 1

How had democracy developed in Athens ?

Answer 1

The council Bulé was assigned to the assembly

The bule had 500 members 50 from each Attic tribe

Any man over 30 could become a member of the council

Question 2

How is the chorus important ?

Answer 2

Voices their concerns in a democratic manner representing the people
A very Athenian value resonating with a contemporary Greek audience

Question 3

When was Athens under Tyranny ?

Answer 3

6th Century BC under Hipias
Audience have a collective memory of it
They feared Tyranny