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In this period, the Greeks began to rediscover the arts of civilization and would put in place the foundations of Greek civilization as it is known today.
Classical Period (eight century BCE)
This was essential in the context of political rights because without this the Greeks cannot participate in the governance of the polis.
Citizenship
it was made of heavily armored infantry in a close-order battle formation moving forward as one entity; a new military technique and organization that was developed by the Greeks
infantry phalanx
In times of peace, where do the Greeks demonstrate their skill and courage?
athletic contests
How many Olympian gods were there?
12
What were the Greeks able to rebuild from the shadows of the Dark Ages?
cities and temples
Give one of the three most important political rights that Greek citizens enjoyed.
1. right to vote
2. right to elect officials
3. right to be elected to serve as officials
What did the infantry phalanx supersede?
the chariot
What were Greek athletes expected do before the Olympic competition?
pay homage to Zeus
The place where the most famous oracle is found and Apollo's temple is located.
Delphi
It is the center of the polis which means high city.
What specific gesture do the Greeks do to vote for a proposal?
a simple show of hand
The name of the shield where the citizen-soldiers name were derived.
hoplon
What's the punishment for an athlete who cheats in the games?
death penalty
What does Zeus do to woo women?
disguise himself in different forms
What feature of the acropolis provided a vantage point for defense?
its elevated position
What was the Archon in charge of?
presiding in courts and governing the city-state
What did the infantry phalanx provide?
peace and security
This was observed so that participating states were prohibited from engaging in armed conflict or pursue legal disputes.
Olympic Truce
This word means that the Greeks saw their gods in the shape of human beings and believed them to be capable of human emotions and frailties.
anthropomorphic
In the Classical period, the Greeks began to shape the character of their political state and institutions. In what premises were they anchored on?
rationality and equality among men
What century did the eligibility to serve as an Archon become open to any citizen?
5th century BCE
What weapons and armor were needed to join the infantry phalanx?
breastplate, helmet, shield, greaves and a spear
Give the five events that comprise the most prestigious event Pentathlon.
broad jump, discuss hurl, javelin throw, stadium sprint, Palestra or wrestling
Give six names of gods or goddesses and their corresponding titles.
Zeus - father of the gods, sky god, lord of justice and universal order
Hera - goddess of marriage
Poseidon - god of the sea
Athena - goddess of wisdom, handicraft, war
Apollo - god of reason and intellect, medicine and music
Aphrodite - goddess of love and beauty
Dionysus - god of wine
Artemis - goddess of chastity, the moon and the hunt
Demeter - goddess of agriculture
Hermes - messenger of the gods
Hephaestus - god of fire and metalcraft
Ares - god of war