Greek Government
How did the Athenian democracy lack "justice for all" (think about who could vote)
only male citizens over 18
What is a polis?
a Greek city-state
Define direct democracy
all the people get to vote
Who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey?
Homer
When Spartans needed room for expansion, what did they do?
Conquered neighboring lands
How does a monarchy differ from an oligarchy?
Monarchy is a single ruler - oligarchy is comprised of a group
Name three adjectives to describe life in Sparta.
warriors, harsh, etc.
Define representative democracy.
a small group of people vote for the people
Herodotus wrote what?
The History of the Persian Wars.
How did the Minoans make their living?
Traders
What is a tyrant?
a ruler who has total authority and is not bound by laws
Name three adjectives to describe life in Athens.
democracy, free, happy
Define fable. Who are they named after?
a short tale that teaches a lesson; usually using animals as characters. Aesop
Socrates was known for what? What led to his death?
teaching students to think for themselves; he was sentenced to death because it was thought he was teaching kids to rebel
Xerxes was king of what kingdom?
Persia
What was the Assembly and what role did it play on Athenian democracy?
Made all the laws
What is the name of the open market and gathering place in the middle of most city-states?
agora
What are two types of drama? Define them.
Tragedy - story with a sad ending
Comedy - story with a happy ending
Macedonia
Homer's epic, the Iliad, is about what event?
The Trojan War
What type of government was use by the Athenians?
democracy
What was the acropolis?
A fort built on the top of a hill.
Define epic.
a long poem about heroic deeds
What did Aristotle teach?
he taught students the "Golden Mean" - shouldn't do anything in excess
Why did the Delian League begin?
To protect the Greeks from the Persians