Forms of Government
What form of government gives all citizens a direct vote on laws and decisions?
Democracy
In Athens, only this group of people was allowed to vote in the Assembly
free Athenian men
Sparta’s government was not a democracy, but this form of rule by a few.
Oligarchy
Thanks to its coastal location, Athenian economy was largely based on what?
Trade
In Athens, citizenship was restricted to free men, and excluded these two groups
women and enslaved people
What form of government did Sparta have, where a few aristocrats made most decisions?
Oligarchy
This bustling marketplace was the center for trade and public life in Athens
Agora
Spartans prized this quality above almost all else, which was central to their training and way of life.
Military Strength
Instead of coins, Spartans used these heavy items as currency
Heavy iron bars
In Athenian society, women were responsible for managing the household and also would rarely perform this important duty in religious ceremonies
Being a priestess
This form of government in ancient Greek city‑states was ruled by a single king.
Monarchy
Every day, 500 citizens were chosen to serve on this Athenian council
the Council of 500
Real power in Sparta rested with this council, which included two kings and 28 individuals age 60 or older
The Council of Elders
Why did Sparta discourage trade with other city-states... what were they particularly concerned about?
contact with other city-states would introduce new ideas that could weaken their Government
This group of people in Sparta had to give a portion of the food they grew to the Spartans.
Helots
This type of government is led by a single ruler who seizes power by force rather than by lawful succession.
Tyranny
To keep debates fair in the Assembly, Athenians used this device to limit speaking time
A Water Clock
In Spartan society, military training was so intense that boys were encouraged to steal food to survive, as long as they did not get caught. This legendary test of secrecy is often symbolized by the story of a boy hiding what kind of animal under his cloak
A Fox
Athens imported wood from Italy and got their grain from what other country.
Egypt
In Spartan society, women had the responsibility of ensuring this for their family, especially during times of war.
Protecting property
Tyrants in ancient Greece often rose to power by gaining support from these groups, who were dissatisfied with the existing aristocratic rule.
the common people or lower classes
In Athenian democracy, this group of citizens had the power to vote on laws proposed by the Council of 500, meeting every ten days
The Assembly of Athens
Identify the main key difference between the education of Spartan girls and Athenian girls.
Spartan girls received physical and some military training, whereas Athenian girls primarily learned household skills
To facilitate trade, Athens minted its own coins, with one side depicting the goddess Athena and the other side featuring what kind of bird
An Owl
In Athenian society, enslaved people could perform skilled jobs, but many were forced to work this particularly grueling Job.
Working in Silver Mines