Vocabulary
Geography
Government
Sparta vs Athens
Daily Life
100
A form of government ruled by a tyrant.
What is a tyranny?
100
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides
What is a peninsula?
100
A form of government ruled by a king or queen
What is a monarchy?
100
Which characteristics did all the Greek city-states have in common?
Olympic Games, Religion, and Language
100
What achievements were made during the Golden Age of Ancient Greece ?
During this time, art, architecture, philosophy, and democracy flourished. Lifelike sculpture to portray humans as perfect beings, magnificent architecture such as the Parthenon, philosophers used observation and their mind to develop new ideas in science, reforms were made in democracy to include poor people as well as rich.
200
A member of a rich and powerful family
What is an aristocrat?
200
Which sea borders Greece to the west?
The Ionian Sea
200
A form of government ruled by a small group of people
What is an oligarchy?
200
What was the name of the war fought between the Athenians and the Spartans?
What is the Peloponnesian War?
200
Who was Socrates and why was he condemned to death?
He was a philosopher and he was known for asking questions to force people to think for themselves instead of believing what they were told. He was condemned to death for dishonoring the gods and misleading young people.
300
A city with its own traditions, government, and laws
What is a city-state?
300
What is the name of the largest Greek island, south of the mainland?
The mountainous terrain made it difficult for Greece to unify under one empire/government so they created separate city-states.
300
A form of government in which citizens have power and govern themselves.
What is a democracy?
300
What events led to the war between Athens and Sparta?
Athens began to act tyrannically (cruel) toward the other city-states. People of other city-states feared and resented Athens and asked Sparta to protect them.
300
What is one difference between the Modern Olympics and the Ancient Olympics.
The ancient olympics honored Zeus, Modern olympics does not. Only men could participate in the Ancient Olympics but men and women can participate in the Modern Olympics. The Ancient Olympics were held in Greece but the Modern Olympics are held all around the world. The athletes of the Ancient Olympics were expected to be naked but in the Modern Olympics athletes are expected to wear clothes.
400
A public market and meeting place in a city-state. This was the center of Athen's public life
What is the agora?
400
What are two advantages of the geography of Ancient Greece?
They were close to the water so they were able to travel to other city-states or countries. They were close to the water so they were able to trade with other city-states or countries for resources that they needed. Since they were close to the water, they were expert sailors, fisherman, etc. The moderate temperatures supported an outdoor life for many Greek citizens.
400
Which three groups of people were NOT considered citizens in Ancient Athens?
Foreign-born men Women Slaves
400
What were the effects of the war between Athens and Sparta?
Athens was never again a leader in the Greek world. Sparta became the most powerful and followed in the same path as Athens.
400
“Come back carrying your shield or being carried on it,” would have most likely been a quote spoken by women of which city-state?
Sparta
500
An early Greek settlement on a high, rocky hill. This was the center of Athens religious life
What is the acropolis?
500
What are 2 disadvantages of the geography of Ancient Greece?
They lacked many natural resources. Mountains covered 3/4 of the land so it forced Greece to develop into city-states because it separated much of the land. The terrain made land transportation difficult. About 20% of the land is arable or suitable for farming so it limited the amount of food for the population.
500
Ancient Athens is credited with creating democracy, a type of government which can still be seen in several countries, including the United States. Describe two ways in which Athenian democracy is similar to American democracy in the U.S and two ways in which the two democracies are different.
Similar: They both allowed for citizen involvement in the government, laws to be created, and gave citizens the right to vote. Differences: Athenian Democracy: Only adult males born in Athens had the right to vote Laws were proposed by the council and approved by a majority in the assembly Citizens with voting rights can vote for or against any law American Democracy: All citizens, male and female age 18 or over have the right to vote Laws were approved by Senate and House of Representatives and signed by the president Citizens with voting rights can vote for or against the officials who make the laws
500
Daily life in Athens and Sparta, two important Greek city-states, differed greatly. Government, economy, education, and treatment of women and slaves were aspects of life that were different between the two. Choose one of the aspects listed and describe how the two city-states were different regarding that part of life and the influence or impact it had on their society.
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500
How did the lives of men, women, and slaves in Athens differ?
Men: They were given complete freedom. They would work and socialize in the agora during the day. They were allowed to participate in the government and own land. Women: They had no freedom. They were expected to stay in the house all day and complete household duties. They were not allowed to participate in the government or own land. Slaves: They had no freedom. Male slaves would work on farms, in mines, in shops, construction sites while female slaves would be expected to work in the home. Slaves could sometimes earn money and in rare instances they could buy their freedom. Slaves were not allowed to participate in government or own land.
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