Laws
What is the sovereign governing body where all eligible men citizens gathered to debate and vote on laws?
the assembly (ekklesia)
What rights did men have?
These were the only allowed to participate in the government, to vote, and to own land.
Which god/goddess did they worship the most?
Athena
Ancient Athens’ rocky, mountainous soil could not support its population because it lacked ________.
large, fertile river plains.
What was the main income way?
Primarily driven by sea trade and silver mining
Athens was the birthplace of ______ (type of government)
democracy
Who are Metics?
Free foreigners living in Athens who worked as craftsmen and traders but had no political rights.
What was the Acropolis?
The fortified, sacred hill towering over Athens that served as the center of the city's religious life.
What is a klepsydra?
it was an ancient water clock, basically an hourglass
Name one of the main ruling bodies of government
possible answers: Archons, Dikasteria, Ecclesia, The Boule, Citizen Initiator
What is the primary requirement to be considered a true Athenian citizen?
you had to be part of a citizen bloodline (with citizen parents)
What rights did women have?
Women were not allowed to vote or participate in government, and were expected to do household tasks.
What was the Parthenon built for?
It was a big temple dedicated to Athena Parthenos (the city's protector)
What genres of theater did they create?
comedy and tragedy
What is the relationship between Ecclesia and the Boule?
Ecclesia, A.K.A. the assembly, is supported and guided by the Boule.
What was the military like? (army or navy?)
Ancient Athens had a strong navy force.
What is a guardian?
To make an official complaint in the law courts or address the democratic Assembly, a metic or woman had to have this type of male citizen representative to speak on their behalf. (so basically a lawyer)
Name a famous philosopher from here
possible answers: Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Epicurus
Did doors open outwards or inwards?
outwards
In 335 BC, what was the biggest shift observed in Athens?
Political trials were no longer held in assembly(or Ecclesia), but were only held in the courts.