Greeks 1
Direct democracy
all citizens vote and debate on matters
representative democracy
citizens elect a smaller group of people to make lows on their behalf
What is a philospher
thinkers who reflect on meaning of life
Why was Pericles a good leader
he made Athens a democratic city state, encouraged learning, rebuilt the city, made new temples and monuments
Difference between Athenian men and women
women: homes, families, poor women farmed while richer ones rarely left homes, could not attend school
men worked as farmers, artisans, merchants. Went to gym and enjoyed gatherings
main issue in Athenian economy
they lacked lands to farm
The monotheistic religion practiced by the Persians
Zoroastrianism
This city-state defeated Sparta 30 years after Sparta defeated Athens
Thebes
Why did Athens lose the war
deadly disease killed 1/3rd of the people and Pericles,
Sparta made a deal with Persians to exchange land for gold
Name of the foreign women who was well known for her intelligence and charm. Plato and Pericles were influenced by her
Aspasia
Name of the league formed to protect Greek city-states against Persians
Delian League
Name of a Famous Speech where Pericles talked about the greatness of Athens and reminded people that they made their government strong
Funeral Oration
Persian King who attacked Athens to punish the Greeks
Darius
Name of the War between Sparta and Athens in 431 BC
Peloponnesian War
Origin of the word Marathon