Government
What is a democracy?
A government where the people make decisions
What is the Socratic Method?
A type of teaching where the teacher mostly asks questions. This type of teaching is named after Socrates because it is a style he used.
What was Spartan culture OBSESSED with?
War
What were the Olympics?
A sporting event that was a festival celebrating Zeus
What is Zeus the god of?
He is the God of Lightning and King of the Gods
What is a monarchy?
A government where the king makes decisions
What is a philosopher?
Someone who asks questions about life, knowledge, and meaning.
At what age did boys leave home in Sparta?
The age of 7
What were some things that women were allowed to do in Athens?
1. Manage a house
2. Visit other women
3. That's about it
What is Poseidon the god of?
He is the God of the Sea
What is an oligarchy?
A government where a small number of rich people make the decisions
How did Socrates die?
He chose to be poisoned instead of leaving Athens (he was accused of treason and not believing in the gods)
What were two things women able to do in Sparta?
1. Do sports
2. Learn to fight
3. Own a business
4. Get a divorce
5. Choose who they married
6. Go to court
How did the governments work in Athens?
All citizens would come together to be part of the Assembly and could vote on decisions. They would vote by raising hands (unless they were deciding if someone was guilty or not- then they used coins)
What is Hades the god of?
He is the God of the Underworld
What is a tyranny?
A type of goverment where the strongest person in charge.
Who did Socrates think should be in charge of the government?
The smartest person
How did the government in Sparta work?
They had two kings and would ask all of the men in Sparta when they were passing laws. The men would pass laws by making noise.
What did it mean to be ostracized in Athens?
It meant that enough people voted that you were a danger to the city and you were sent away for 10 years. After those 10 years, you could return to Athens and try again.
What is the difference between Ares and Athena?
Ares- the God of the crazy, dangerous side of War. Also he's a man
Athen- the Goddess of the planning, strategic side of War. She's a woman.
What are two differences between American and Athenian democracy?
Choose two of the following:
1. In Athens, women are not allowed to vote. In the United States, women are.
2. Juries are MUCH bigger in Athens
3. Athens had slavery and required both parents to be born in Athens in order to be able to vote
4. Athens voted by raising hands, in the United States we vote using a ballot.
Which philosopher was part of the reason that Galileo was locked up for saying the world went around the sun?
Aristotle (he said the sun went around the world and people thought that if you disagreed with Aristotle, you were just wrong)
What were some things that Spartans valued in their culture?
1. Courage
2. Strength
3. Honor
4. The ability to sneak
5. Being able to survive in hard conditions
6. The ability to use as few words as possible and still have people understand you.
Why were Athenian juries so big?
They are twins! Because of that, Apollo is the God of the Sun (and many other things) and Artemis is the Goddess of the Moon (and archery)