Ancient to Modern
What sporting tradition started in Athens that continues to this day?
The Olympics
Only this group had full political rights in Athens.
Adult male citizens
This group of citizens met about 40 times a year to vote on laws and major decisions.
The Assembly
These workers often handled trade, pottery, metalwork, and business because citizens focused on politics.
Metics
Why was public speaking important in Athens?
Citizens needed to debate and persuade others in the Assembly. (some variation)
What form of government did the Athenians practice that many countries use today?
Democracy
What was a Metic?
Someone who moved to Athens
People were chosen to serve in the Council of 500 through a _________
lottery
This was the most important “job” of a citizen in Ancient Athens.
Participating in democracy
What was the role of women in Athenian society?
They managed the home but could not participate in government.
A type of democracy where every person voted on issues was called a ________
direct democracy
What class had the fewest rights in Athens?
Slaves
A person accused of a crime in court
Defendants
The chairman was the leader of the ___________
The council
What age did men need to be to participate in the council of 500?
30+
The type of democracy we have in modern day Canada is called a _____________
Representational
What made you a citizen of Athens?
If both you and your parents were born in Athens
Plaintiff
The chairman held his position for _________
24 hours/1 day
The place where men over 30 gathered to vote on issues in Athens
The Assembly
What pillar of democracy is strongest in Canada compared to Athens?
Equity
A girls father paid a __________ to their daughters future husband.
Dowry
An official who worked for the court was called a __________
Magistrate
What Athenian citizen was put to death for disparaging democracy?
Socrates
Women could not represent themselves in court. What pillar of democracy was infringed on?
Justice/Representation