Vocabulary
a story explaining reasons for a belief or an event
myth
a group of people who listen to information presented in court and make decisions about whether or not someone is guilty
jury
How long did men in Athens train in the military?
two years
How long did men in Sparta train in the military?
23 years
Why did the civilization take so long to develop?
The mountains, earthquakes, and flooding also made travel and invasion difficult
an agreement to stop fighting
truce
an enslaved person in Sparta
helot
What did Athens believe about developing with education?
“well-rounded individuals.”
or
cultured, well-rounded men who loved art, music, and sports.
What did Spartans believe about education?
They only cared about military training. They didn't care about a well rounded education.
What did the ancient Greeks worship?
the Greek gods
a type of government in which one person holds all power, usually ruling in a harsh and brutal way
tyranny
in ancient Greece, a person with legal rights and responsibilities in a city-state
citizen
What type of government did Athens have?
democracy
oligarchy
Why did Sparta go to war with Athens? 2 reasons
Athens was becoming too powerful. Athens was a democracy.
a government where all power is held by a small group of wealthy or powerful people
oligarchy
a city-state of ancient Greece
polis
Who was considered a citizen in Athens?
men
Could women own land in Sparta or Athens?
Sparta
How did the Persian War end?
Athens and Sparta put aside their disagreements and united against the Persians.
a form of government in which people choose their leaders
democracy
a foreigner living in an ancient Greek city
metic
Where were Athens better at fighting? Land or Water?
Water
What was the role of women in Sparta?
to raise warriors
How did the Spartans eventually defeat Athens?
They cut off their food supply