Education
Which city educated both boys and girls?
Sparta
What was the part of a Greek city that held government buildings and meeting places?
The Agora
What type of military did Athens have?
A Navy
How were slaves treated in Athens?
With more kindness, they gave them some rights and some education
What was common clothing in Ancient Greece?
Light robes, Chitons
What was the goal of education in Sparta?
Creating strong soldiers
Who were NOT typically allowed to participate in government?
women and slaves
18 years old
What was a woman's role in Athens?
To stay home, raise children, and work around the house
Name 3 foods common in Ancient Greece
wheat, barley, fruits, vegetables, goats, sheep, pig, olives, milk, fish, cheese
Name 3 subjects taught in Athens
Literature, Arithmetic (math), Science, Art, Music
Who was allowed to vote in Athens?
Adult free men
At what age did boys and girls begin military training in Sparta?
7 years old
What rights did a woman have in Sparta
She could own land, learn to fight, go to school, could leave home and hire slaves
What did Athenians use for money?
metal coins
Name 3 subjects taught in Sparta
Fighting, bravery, pain tolerance, reading/writing (not very important)
What is an Oligarchy and what city used it?
An oligarchy is a a council of Elders who vote and make decisions for their city. Sparta used this.
Until what age did people live in the Barracks in Sparta?
Until 30
What jobs did Athens and Sparta have in common?
Farmers, artisans, and soldiers
Name 2 inventions created by Ancient Greeks
water mill, alarm clock, central heating, crane, Archimedes Screw
What was the goal of education in Athens?
Creating good citizens
What is a Democracy and what city used it?
A Democracy allows citizens to vote and have a say in government laws and actions. Athens created and used this.
How did Sparta's army help the economy?
What were some jobs only found in Athens?
Philosophers, scholars, poets
What was the Acropolis in Athens?
The Acropolis was built on a hill in the middle of the city of Athens. Surrounded by stone walls, it was originally built as a citadel and fortress where the people could retreat when the city was attacked. Later, many temples and buildings were built here to overlook the city. It was still used as a fortress for some time.