Greek Society & Political Structure
Ancient Greece was not one big country but many small city-states called ______.
Ancient Greece was not one big country but many small city-states called polis.
The Ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses, which is called being
polytheistic- relating to or characterized by belief in or worship of more than one god. "most anthropologists consider the religion to be polytheistic because it has many deities"
Citizenship: Only free men born to Athenian parents could be citizens and participate in politics. Women, slaves, and foreigners (called _____) did not have political rights.
metics
Theatre in Ancient Greece was both entertainment and an important social event. Early shows were connected to festivals for
Dionysus, the god of wine.
The most famous city-states were...
The most famous city-states were Athens, Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes.
The most important gods were known as the....
olympian gods.
Slavery: Slavery was common in Ancient Greece. Slaves worked in homes, farms, and mines. They had no rights but some could learn and gain knowledge. The stories in Greek plays often reflected themes of ________ and _________.
unfairness and inequality.
Choral Songs and Rituals: Greek theatre likely began with
Choral Songs and Rituals: Greek theatre likely began with choral singing and dancing in honor of Dionysus. A group of men, called the chorus, would perform these songs, telling stories or commenting on events. Over time, actors were added, making performances more complex.
Athens: This was the what heart of ancient greece
cultural
The Greek Pantheon: Greek myths and stories about their gods were crucial to their plays. The gods were...
The Greek Pantheon: Greek myths and stories about their gods were crucial to their plays. The gods were powerful and could be unpredictable, often acting like humans with feelings and flaws. The stories often showed conflicts between gods and people, which was important in Greek tragedies.
The Role of Women: Women had limited rights in Ancient Greece. They were expected to run households and have children, but some women from wealthy families had more power. However, women were often portrayed in Greek..
comedies in ways that challenged these expectations.
Drama as a Reflection of Society: Greek theatre connected closely with
Athenian life.
Greece. Athens was a democracy, meaning citizens (only free men from Athenian families) could _____ on important issues.
vote
Each city-state also had its own special god; for example, Athens worshipped
athena- the god of wisdom and arts
Slavery was common in...
Ancient Greece.
Many plays addressed moral questions and justice, reflecting Athenian values. Playwrights like
Playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides used their plays to explore individual and societal consequences of choices.
This system encouraged people to talk about ideas, debate, and...
express themselves creatively.
The most important gods were known as the Olympian gods, led by ____.
zeus.
They were expected to run households and have children, but some women from...
wealthy families had more power.
A group of men, called the...
A group of men, called the chorus, would perform these songs, telling stories or commenting on events.