definitions
what is a despot?
leader who exercises his power in an authoritative and cruel way.
what is a Oligarchy?
a small group of people having control of a country.
what is the different social groups in Athens?
citizens,wives( children), metics, slaves.
what was Greeks advantage in war?
ports and boats.
why random draws?
so its equal.
what is Hegemony?
domination of one city or country over others.
what is a Monarchy?
a state that has a monarch.
what was the defense?
long wall.
what did Athens import?
wheat.
who did Greeks question?
universe.
what is Gynaecium?
an apartment reserved for women in Greek homes during ancient times.
what is a Tyranny?
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
what did Greece import and export?
wine, oil and pottery.
what did Athens export?
wine, oil and pottery
why didn't all citizens vote?
poor farmers.
what is Guardianship?
state of dependence.
what is Democracy?
control of an organization or group by the majority of its members.
who was the war that Greece won?
Greece vs Persia.
why was personal ambition not highly valued?
the person can become to powerful and democracy was for everyone to be equal.
when did Sparta start to train?
7.
what is Tribute?
type of tax paid by a person or state to another.
why did Greece win the war?
cause of Athenians navy.
how many people were citizens?
15%
how to be a citizen?
male, over twenty and had to be a son of a citizen and a daughter of a citizen.