Geography
What does the word "polis" mean in Ancient Greece?
A polis is a city-state in ancient Greece, which functioned as its own independent country. The mountainous geography and the seas caused the formation of multiple independent city-states
What type of government is ruled by a king or queen?
A monarchy
What type of government did Athen's have?
Democracy
At what age did the boys start training?
age 7
What was the main role of women in Athens?
To manage the household and raise children, with little to no participation in public or political life.
False
In a ___________, rich and wealthy families control the government
Aristocracy
In Athens, where did citizens meet to discuss politics, share ideas, and trade?
The agora
What was important to Spartan civilians?
Military training and strength
True or false: Men were encouraged to get married at age 30 in Sparta
True
What 2 types of geographical features made it difficult for Greek city-states to communicate and trade?
Mountains and Seas
True or False: Citizens usually like living under a tyrant leader or being part of a tyranny government
False: People usually do not like living under a tyrant because tyrants often take power by force and make decisions without asking the people for their opinions or needs
True or False: All people in Athens could vote
False
True or False: Spartan women had more freedom than women in Athens
true
Why was physical fitness important for women in Sparta?
Women were expected to be healthy to bear strong children for the military
What is an Acropolis?
A hill in a Greek city-state where important temples and buildings were located.
What is an oligarchy?
A council of elder men and two kings
Where was the Parthenon located?
On an acropolis in athens
Who ruled Sparta, a king, a council, the men, or the all citizens?
A council of elders and two kings
If Spartan boys started military training at age 7, at what age were they finished with their military service?
Choose between:
Age 18, age 30, age 45, or age 60
60 years old
What impact did the mountains of Greece have on the development of its independent city-states?
The mountains made it hard to travel and communicate, causing the city-states to develop independently with their own governments and cultures
What leader was responsible for inventing democracy in Athen's?
Leader Solon. Solon helped reduced the power of the aristocrats
Why was education important in Athens?
Education was important in Athens because it prepared citizens to participate in democracy and be good public speakers
What was the Spartan military formation called where soldiers used their shields to protect each other?
The Phalanx
The Spartan's ate a daily meal called the Black Broth, which was made of pork, ________, and vinegar?
(Fill in the blank)
Blood