Athens
What kind of government structure did Athens have?
Democracy
What kind of natural environment did Sparta have?
Fertile soil, mountains on three sides, isolated from other city-states
Most Greek city-states were located near what geographic feature?
The water!
What are the four major types of government that Ancient Greece experienced?
Monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy
Who were considered citizens in Athenian society?
Men over the age of 18
What kind of government structure did Sparta have?
Oligarchy
What were some of the challenges that Greek farmers faced in creating a stable food-supply?
Mountainous terrain
Lack of fresh water
Insufficient flat land
Who holds power in an oligarchy?
A small group of wealthy people who control the majority of resources
How were political decisions made in Athens?
The Council of 500 met everyday to discuss matters of the city. Every citizen could propose and negotiate laws and ideas, which were then voted upon by a general assembly
How did the Spartan's maintain their economy?
Taking from other settlements, enslaved labor, growing some crops in the land nearby.
Spartans discouraged trade because they were distrustful of outsiders.
How did Greek farmers meet some of the challenges they faced?
+animal husbandry that included goats and sheep
+growing nuts and fruit on trees (more suitable to hilly terrain)
+cutting flat steps into the mountainside
Common citizens turned to leaders in the military to take power and provide a better quality of life for them.
What was the name of the large outdoor marketplaces where Athenians traded goods?
An Agora
How were decisions made in Sparta's government?
A small group called the Council of Elders (two kings and 28 other men) held the legitimate power.
Greek farmers grew things like:
grapes, olives, wheat, and barley
Who holds power in a democracy?
Power is distributed amongst citizens
Athens' economy depended largely on _________ with other citys.
What was considered of the upmost importance in Spartan daily life and culture?
Physical ability and military strength
Which body of water did Athens border that benefitted its trade model?
The Aegean Sea
How is power maintained during a tyrannical government?
Through the use of force (usually military) tyrants are unlawful rulers