People of Power
Who was more valued(Explain), Men or Women?
Men, because they were guardians, and they controlled the women´s lives.
Usually done by showing of hands and each citizen only got one vote.
What are the 3 pillars of government?
1. Assembly
2. Council of 500
3. Council
What is Pnyx Hill?
A large area that could hold over 6,000 men at a time.
What were the boys taught at the schools?
Math, Reading, Writing.
What did Pericles do?
Was a public speaker/ master orator.
What is direct democracy?
A form of participating in government and ever every member of the assembly had equal rights to speak and vote on issues.
What is the assembly?
A meeting that toke place every 8 to 10 days.
Where was Council of 500 placed?
Was known as the Boule because they met in the Bouleuterion at the Agora/central gathering place.
What was the name of the broken pottery used to vote?
The Ostrakon.
What is a male guardian?
Women needed a male guardian to make important decisions for them.
What are the three levels of citizens?
1. Citizens
2. Metics
3. Slaves
What is the Council of 500?
The full-time government of Athens.
Did the democratic form of government begin in Sparta? True or False?
FALSE.
What did the parents put on the door if a boy or girl was born?
Boy an olive branch and for a girl a piece of wool.
Did the poor Athenians own a slave? True or False? And how many?
True, 2 or 3 slaves.
What is an angenda?
An agenda is where the meeting of the assembly would be planned.
What is the Court?
The Court decides someone´s guilt or innocence and punishments for breaking laws.
Did the women live in their own house or their husband´s house?
In their husband´s house.
Did only citizens have the power to participate in government in Athens? True or False?
TRUE
Why were Woman not allowed to participate in government?
Women were not allowed to participate in government because Athenians believed only men should make political decisions.
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?
Only free male citizens over the age of 18 were allowed to vote in Ancient Athens.
How were some government positions chose in Athens?
Some government positions in Athens were chosen by lottery, so every citizen had a fair chance to serve.
Was Athens a city-state in greece?
YES Baddie!
How were the Olympic Games important to Ancient Athens?
The Olympic Games were important to Ancient Athens because they honored the gods, especially Zeus, and brought Greek city-states together through sports and competition.