Government System
How did SOLON change the government in Athens?
He outlawed debt, slavery, and gave citizenship to all free men.
What types of plays were invented by ancient Greeks as a form of entertainment?
Comedy and tragedy
What was the clothing called that was worn by ancient Greeks?
Chitons
What field of study were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle famous leaders of?
Philosophy
Why do some historians refer to Alexander as "great?"
He was a famous king who created one of the world's largest empires in a short amount of time.
Why's Cleisthenes considered an important figure in world history?
He was a politician who changed Athens' constitution and made it a democracy.
What were some of the major goods produced in ancient Greece?
Olives and wine. Pottery too (but not really a food or clothing)
Who was Homer?
He was a guy that became famous for writing two epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, which told stories of Gods and Heroes.
In Athenian democracy, who was EXCLUDED from participating in the government?
Women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people were excluded from Athenian democracy.
Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?
They wanted to increase their wealth and trade.
Which two ancient Greek scholars wrote about the history of the Persian War and the history of the Peloponnesian War?
Herodotus and Thucydides
How did the assembly work in Athenian democracy?
The assembly debated and voted on laws and other decisions.
Why's Hippocrates considered an important figure in world history?
He was a doctor who created an oath for medical professionals to act in the best interest of their patients.
Why do modern-day countries elect politicians instead of allowing ALL citizens to serve in the government?
Their populations are too large to gather in one place.
Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?
Because there are no available written records and historical events.