Colonization and Trade
Why was it so difficult to grow food in Ancient Greece?
Hot Climate/Not a lot of fertile farm land
What was Spartan culture centered around?
War/Serving Sparta
When were boys taken from their homes to start their training for Sparta?
7
Who could be a citizen in Athens?
Men born in Athens who completed military training
What is a democracy?
A form of government where in which citizens have a direct role in governing.
What was one of the solutions the Greeks came up with to fix the lack of food? (Involves other city-state)
Fight other city-states
Where was Sparta located? (Be specific)
Eurotas River Valley
What was a woman's primary role in Sparta?
To produce strong babies to serve Sparta
What did wealthy woman do in Athens?
Ran the household and raised children
Who was the man that began democracy in Athens?
Send people away to form colonies
What was the social hierarchy based on in Sparta?
What were Spartan boys encouraged to do in order to survive?
Steal food
What did Athenians value the most?
Education
How did Solon improve Athens?
He improved conditions for the poor and and allowed an assembly of people to vote on laws
What were the city-states doing between 750 B.C.-550 B.C.?
What was the name (vocab word) of the lowest class in Spartan society? What was that person's role in Spartan society?
Helots- A state-owned slave
What rights did Spartan women have?
Own business and property
What did Athenian girls learn while growing up?
Household skills- Chores and raising children
What were the reasons people turned to Solon to fix Athens?
Aristocratic families began to fight and farmers complained of lack of wealth and land
Where were most of the colonies situated?
On or near the coastlines of the Mediterranean or Black Seas
What was the structure of the Spartan government? Who was apart of it?
A mix of an oligarchy and democracy
2 Kings, 5 Council Elders, made up of 28 men total
What sports, from the video, did Spartan girls participate in?
Discus, Javelin, and horse-back riding
What is the Temple of Athena called in Athens?
The Parthenon
Who did the Athenians and Spartans unite against in 490 B.C.?
The Persians