Golden Age of Athens
What idea that is important today came from ancient Athens?
Nobody should be a slave.
People should rule themselves.
Men and women should be equal.
Leaders should be both wise and good.
People should rule themselves
Known as the founder of philosophy, he created the Socratic Method
What type of government did Sparta have and what were they called?
Oligarchy and the Council of Elders
This battle officially ended the Greko-Persian Wars
The Battle of Plataea
Acropolis
An ancient religious site overlooking the city from high above.
In a Polis (city-state) where would the acropolis most likely be located?
Overlooking the city-state.
The Greek word for Lover of Wisdom.
Philosophy
As far as economy, what did the Athenians focus on and where would most of their economic processes happen?
Trading and the Agora
What caused the start of the Persian Wars?
The Athenians help in the Ionian Revolt
Another term for Greek Religion
Mythology
In the Marble Workshop, Greek sculptors were known for making __________ that depicted what?
Marble sculptures and the Gods
A student of Socrates, he continued the idea of philosophy and created the first collegiate academy.
Plato
Even though Sparta and Athens were different city states, culturally they would have what in common?
Language
When did the Delian League form?
At the end of the Greco Persian Wars
In this government system the citizens have the power
Democracy
Where would athletes go to compete in athletic events to show their strength and competitiveness?
The Panatheanic Games
Another philosopher who dedicated his life to understanding math and science. He really invested in studying and trying to understand how the human body works
Aristotle
What culturally did the Athenians focus on?
Arts and Education
After the end of the Peloponnesian War, Ancient Greece became fortified or defenseless?
Defenseless
A group of Ancient Greek cities who developed their own system of rule
City-States
A place for trading in Athens. People from all over the Eastern part of the world would travel to Athens to buy and sell goods here.
Agora.
What culturally did the Spartans focus on?
Military and Strength
After the Greeks were betrayed, King Leonidas ordered the retreat of most of the Greek troops, keeping just three hundred Spartans with him at the Battle of
Battle of Thermopylae
In Ancient Athens groups of land owning men would discuss and debate laws and rules.
Assembly