What made Ancient Greece geography UNIQUE compared to other Ancient Civilizations?
made up of a series of islands and peninsulas.
Could women become citizens in Sparta or Athens?
No they could not
What is a Monarchy?
What is Sparta known for?
Military
Which of these empires was the main enemy of the ancient Greek city-states during the fifth century BCE?
Persian Empire
In Athens most women were...
homemakers
What is a Democracy?
system of government where the people rule
What is Athens known for?
Knowledge/Wisdom/arts
What was the first battle in the Persian Wars?
Battle of Marathon
Define peninsula
the land's three sides are surrounded by water
Why did women have more influence/power in Sparta compared to Athens? What were they allowed to do in Sparta ?
Women were given military training and exercised more control over households and businesses than in Athens
In Athens, how was the assembly chosen?
They would choose by lot/lottery
What type of government did Athens have?
Direct-Democracy
What type of government did Sparta have?
militaristic; semi-democratic oligarchy
In Athens, Who was allowed to be a citizen?
There are 5 requirements!
You needed to be male, free, over 18, born in Athens, both parents born in Athens
Why did Democracy decline in Greece?
City-states were fighting
How did the education differ from Sparta and Athens
Sparta- Boys at age 7 went to school for military training
Athens- boys went to learn math and literature
Sparta is trying to fight Athens and ends up asking who for help; why is that ironic?
Persia, because they had a war with Persia in the beginning