Historical Terms and Concepts
Define Polis
A city-state
The name of the highest mountain in Ancient Greece.
Mount Olympus
"They paid taxes and had legal rights. They worked as traders, craftsmen, and laborers, and many of them were very wealthy." Hansen.
Is this a primary or secondary source? Who is the source referring to?
Define Oligarchy
Rule by a few people.
What is an Aspis?
Shield
Outline the process of 'Ostracism'
Athenians vote to exile someone from the city.
We who live between the Pillars of Herakles and Phasis inhabit some small part of it around the sea, just like ants or frogs around a pond.” Phaedo, Plato
What does this quote infer about the geography of Ancient Greece?
Close to the sea and the importance of the sea for Greek society.
What was the age of adulthood for males in Ancient Greece?
18
Why were Draco's laws so significant?
Written and standardised, groundwork for later reforms, more inclusive system
What were the muscle cuirasses mainly made from?
Bronze.
The name of the room for males in the house where the Symposium would take place.
Andron
What does a 'Mediterranean Climate' mean?
Sunshine throughout the year, with wet and mild winters and dry, warm summers.
Which groups of women were the exception and had more rights?
Spartan women, priestesses, Hetairai
What was the role of the Boule?
Draft the deliberations for discussion and approval in the Ekklesia, directed finances, controlled the maintenance of the fleet, judged the fitness of the magistrates, etc.
What was a Hoplite?
A heavily armed infantryman.
Name of the poorest class within the class system of Solon.
Thetes
What geographical features led to the isolation of city-states in Ancient Greece?
Mountains, sea, network of islands
How could a slave be freed in Ancient Greece?
Pay for their freedom with the money saved up & freed by the state if they did well in the army.
How were the law courts in Athens democratic?
Jurors selected by lot on the day
Formation consisting of a block of heavily armed infantry standing shoulder to shoulder in files several ranks deep.
What does the concept of 'Agon' mean?
Competition
What were Greek colonies and why did the Greeks set them up?
Colonies were Greek communities set up in places outside of the Greek mainland.
Set up due to lack of farming and increase in population
Explain the role of Metics.
Employed to do tasks such as trireme building and engaging in trade, and commercial activities
Cleisthenes abolished the 4 class system. Describe the tribe system he introduced.
Define the Xiphos. Was this the primary weapon of the Greeks or did they rely on something else?
It is the sword and yes they did- Dory