Greece General
What were the individual societies within Greece called? They had their own laws & cultural norms...
City-States
What did the Spartans do to unhealthy babies?
Left them outside to die
What form of government did Athens have?
A Democracy
Who could watch the Olympic games?
Define Tyranny
Dictatorship
What were the 5 types of government?
oligarchy, tyranny, monarchy, democracy, aristocracy
What form of Government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy
(with influence of monarchy and aristocracy)
Who went to school in Athens?
BOYS. Girls were taught at home, if they were lucky
Were the Olympic games meant to show only physical skill or survival skills?
survival skills
Define Rhetoric
The skill of using words effectively in speaking or
What was a "polis" ?
A Greek City-State
What age were Spartan men allowed to live with their families rather than in barracks?
60
explain the difference between a public law and a private law
Public laws were enforced for all citizens. Private laws were based more off of smaller issues that the citizens faced (for example, who owned what or where property lines were).
Explain what a Javelin is
A spear
Define Barracks
Buildings where soldiers live
What was unique about the Olympic Games that was later removed by a Christian emperor named Theodosius?
There was a religious ceremony for Zeus at the beginning of the games
Militaristic
What were the 4 rules for Athenian people to participate in the Assembly?
Male, over 18, both parents Athenian, not enslaved
What did the Olympic athletes use as weights?
Stone, Iron, Lead or Bronze shaped as barbels
an agreement to stop fighting
What were TWO events when the Olympic Games were not held during more recent history?
World War 1 & World War 2
How did Spartan mothers react when their sons were killed in war?
They were proud that their children died serving Sparta, as that was their purpose.
How many people sat on an Athenian Jury?
401, 501, or 601
501
What were the two rules for wrestling?
1 - No biting
2 - No poking eyes out
Define Immortalize
to honor a person or event by making art or writing about them