Athens
Fill in the blank: Athens is a city-state also known as a _____________.
"Polis"
What is 1 weakness and 1 strength of the Athenian Democracy?
Weakness = Not everyone could vote/women and slaves could not participate
Strength = People had a choice/one group did not make all the decisions
What was the main reason women in Sparta had the opportunity to go to the gymnasium and exercise?
"To birth healthy and strong babies."
How many letters does the Greek alphabet have?
"24"
What is the young boy in figure 7.14 carrying?
"Fishing nets"
What hill did citizens gather on to participate in political discussions?
"The Pnyx"
What invention was used to keep court trials equal/fair?
"The Kleroterion - randomized jury selection"
What form of government did Sparta have and who made decisions within this government?
"Oligarchy and Aristocrats"
What river was Achilles dipped into?
"The River Styx"
How many Greek goddesses are mentioned on page 136?
"5"
Who conquered Athens in 336 BCE and why?
"Conquered by Macedonia because Athens was weakened by years of battle between Sparta."
Where did the event that "sparked" government change occur in Athens and describe the event.
"In the Athenian agora there was a murder of 1 of 2 tyrant rulers."
What lessons/values can the reader learn from the story "Learning to Be Tough" (Page 128 of textbook)
"Spartan values are more valuable than life itself."
What is the name of the structure that sits on top of the Acropolis?
"The Parthenon"
Fill in the blank: A group of 12 actors is called a ___________.
"Chorus"
What is "Galena" and why was it important?
"Mineral containing silver. Was important because it provided riches and resources to ancient Athens."
What invention symbolizes Athenian democracy?
"Triremes"
What happened to "unfit" babies and where were they left?
"Left to die on Mount Taygetus."
What is 1 difference and 1 similarity between the Iliad and The Odyssey?
Similarity: Epic Poems
Difference: Iliad = Trojan War
The Odyssey = Journey of Odysseus
In ancient Greece there were 3 distinct column designs. What are the names of these designs?
"Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian"
Socrates was believed to be "corrupting the young" and was sentenced to capital punishment. What was the punishment and in what year did this happen?
Capital punishment = Given Hemlock
Year = 399 BCE
What were the pottery fragments that were used to limit government corruption called?
"Ostraca"
Double Points: With correct spelling, what was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?
"Peloponnesian War"
What Greek word meant "research" or "inquiry"?
"Historia"
In what year did the "Battle of Issus" take place?
"333 BCE"