Dikastes

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dikastes

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical context?Prominent during the democratic period of Athens, Greece
2. What is the composition?Large bodies of citizen jurors, often selected by lot
3. What were the Dikastes in ancient Greece?The Dikastes were ordinary citizens who served as judges or jurors, making sure the laws were followed. They were not professional lawyers but common people from the community.
4. How were Dikastes chosen to serve as judges?They were selected by lot from a group of eligible male citizens who met age and property requirements. The random draw helped keep the group fair and diverse.

Polis: An ancient Greek city-state, functioning as a political and social community.
Adjudication: The process of formally giving a judicial decision or sentence.
Citizenry: The body of people who are citizens of a particular country or city.