Athens
Who were the metics ?
Foreigners
Who was excluded from being a citizen in Athens?
Women, children, enslaved people, and metics
For how long was someone ostracized?
Ten Years
How many years did Athenian young men had to serve in the military?
Two years
What was the purpose of Athenian education?
produce loyal Athenians
produce cultured well rounded men who appreciated music and sports. Citizens who would be comfortable on the battlefield but also off of it as well
Who was the governing body in Athens ?
The Assembley assisted by the Boule
How could metics earn Athenian Citizenship?
Being granted honorary citizenship
Was the ostracized person allowed to keep their property ?
Yes
What is a gymnasium in Athens and how did it look like?
A gymnasium was not an enclosed building like a modern gym but a parklike area outside the city where men gathered in the cool shades of the trees to exercise their bodies and relax their minds
Did women have rights in Athens ? Explain?
No, they could not own property
few got educated
getting married and remarrying is decided by a male figure in the family.
could not vote or participate in debates
The Assembly consisted of how many members ?
500
What is the role of enslaved people?
Work on farms and businesses
If work inside a household cook, clean, wash clothes, teach the children if they were educated.
Athenian Education focused on two main areas, what are they?
rhetoric, and logic
What is symposium?
A symposium is like a banquet where citizens gathered to eat and drink, listen to musicians and converse and enjoy each other's company.
Who played an important role in Athens's economy?
Metics
Who is considered an Athenian citizen ?
male
18 and over
born to Athenian parents
Metics held different jobs. Mention three
artisans, craftsmen, merchants
What are some other areas in education that Athenians focused on?
reading, writing, arithmetic, and music. Boys learned how to play a stringed instrument. They also memorized epic poems
What were some common themes discussed at a symposium?
Love and Happiness
what portion of the population were enslaved people?
a quarter or third of the population
What was women's job in Athens?
Tend for the family needs and care for the children
Why would someone be ostracized?
For committing a crime or doing a wrongful act
What are examples of an epic poem?
The Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer
Who are stratgoi?
Ten Generals
What is the meaning of the word rhetoric ?
using words effectively in speaking and writing