Types of Government
What is a Tranny Government?
Ruled by one person who is not a lawful king. Mostly military leaders.
How did the mountains affect communication?
mountains, water isolated people
most ancient greeks traveled in groups because...
They had to supply their own foods when they stayed at the inns.
What city-state was on the peloponnesus?
Sparta
What was womens rights in Athens?
They had fewer rights.
What is an Oligarchy Government?
Small group of people hold power. They made laws in the rich got richer and the poor got poorer.
What made farming in Greece difficult?
there was rocky soil, not a lot of fertile land.
How did most kings come to power?
they inherited their power.
Which Physical feature made Sparta Somewhat isolated?
Mountains surrounded Sparta on all three sides and it's harbor was about 25 miles away.
Where did athenian women get their education?
They helped their mothers mothers with their household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, spinning threading and weaving cloth.
What is a Monarchy Government?
Ruled by one single person who inherited power.
Why was the sea important to ancient greek?
They used the sea to find other places to farm as well as ship food back home. trade with others.
How could a man become a member of the council 500?
they collected men over the age of 30 then choose 500.
What was education like Sparta?
In Sparta the purpose of education was to produce capable men and women who could fight to protect the city- state.
Which feature of Athens geography most affect its economy?
Sparta's fertile soil affected most of it's economy because they were able to produce some food.
What is a direct democracy?
Law making group who makes decisions for everyone. Usually a group of free men.
What is a penninsula?
Land surrounded by water on three sides.
What order did the greek governments develop?
Monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, democracy.
Who made the decisions in Sparta?
the council elders, two kins 28 other men.
Where did most Athenian women get their education?
From the household through mothers showing them songs and dances.
Which form or government in a city-state come first?
Monarchy
Why was olive oil an an abundant resource?
olives only needed little land to grow
How did women in Athens differ from women in Sparta?
What were women responsibilities in Sparta?
Had to fight at a young age, they could own property, protect their family.
Who wa snot permitted citizenship in Athens?
Women and slaves