THIS IS SPARTA!
This is what Spartan women could do if their husbands were away at war too long.
What is ...marrying another husband?
These protectors were in charge of collecting taxes, recruiting soldiers for the Persian Army, and acted as the Chief of police for the Persian Empire.
what is strap.
This word means "rule by the people" and describes Athens' government.
What Is Democracy.
This root means "life"
What is bio
PThis city-state was known for its powerful navy and democracy, while the other focused on military strength.
What are Athens (democracy) and Sparta (military)?
These were the enslaved people in Sparta who worked the land.
Who are the helots?
The primary religion practiced by the ancient persians.
what is Zoroastrianism
In Athens, only free, adult males who were citizens could vote and participate in the Assembly
Citizens (or men).
The Greek root for "write" or "draw" (e.g., graphic)
What is graph
In Athens, this assembly of male citizens made laws, while Spartan soldiers were trained from age seven in military barracks
What is the assembly? / What is the agoge (military training)?
Spartan boys left home at age 7 to train in barracks.
What is the Agoge?
He is the one who started the primary religion practiced by the ancient Persians.
who is Zoroaster
This large open space was the center of public life, markets, and assemblies in Athens.
What is The Agora.
: This root means "city" or "city-state" (e.g., metropolis).
What is polis
The women in this city-state had more freedom and property rights than Athenian women.
What is Sparta
The peninsula where Sparta was located.
What is the Peloponnesus?
This great king of Persia was a former member of the Immortals.
Who is Darius?
A group of 500 citizens chosen by lot (randomly) to help run the city.
What is The Council of 500.
The root meaning "water" (e.g., hydroponics)
What is hydro
These were the enslaved people in Sparta who worked the land.
What are helots
Spartan currency, used as heavy iron bars.
What are iron bars?
Some of this Persian king's exploits are mentioned in the Bible because he allowed the exiled Jews to return to their homeland.
Who is Cyrus?
This process involved voting to temporarily banish a politician who was seen as too powerful.
What is the Ostracism.
From Greek, this root means "see" or "look" (e.g., telescope).
What is scope
This famous war was fought between Athens (and its allies) and Sparta (and its allies).
What is the Peloponnesian War?