Athens vs Sparta
What was Athens like for men?
Athens was great for men, they could learn math, poetry and instruments and participate in government.
Who is the King of all the gods?
Zeus
Who are the "great thinkers" of Ancient Greece?
Plato, Socrates and Aristotle
Who is Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great was the prince of Macedonia.
What is a city-state?
A city-state is a city and some surrounding farmland near the city.
What was Sparta like for men?
Sparta raised their boys to be tough. They took them away from their families, took their shoes away and put them in the army for 21 years. At the age of 18, they were given half the amount of food so they had to go hunt by themselves.
Who is the Queen of all Gods, while also representing marriage and birth?
Hera
What was Aristotle known for? Why is he still talked about?
Aristotle is known for being Plato's student, and starting scientific research by question bugs, animals and plants.
What was Alexander the Great known for?
Alexander the Great was known for having the most money, conquering the most amount of land and having the biggest empire in the world.
What is the tallest mountain in Greece?
Mount Olympus
What was Athens like for women?
In Athens, women couldn't own land or participate in anything. They took care of the house and could sew and weave.
Who is the God of the Underworld, on of Zeus' brothers, and has a hat that makes him invisible?
Hades
Why is Plato still talked about? What is he known for?
Plato is known for writing down conversations with Socrates. After Socrates died, he write down imaginary conversations that he might've had and they are still read today.
Why was he considered Alexander the GREAT?
He was considered "Great" because he was a fierce king, very rich, very smart and had the most land, money and people in his kingdom.
Where did the Greeks believe that the gods lived?
Above Mount Olympus
What was Sparta like for women?
In Sparta women could participate in sports, they could learn and they could play instruments. They were also allowed to own land.
Who is the god of the sea, and one of Zeus's brothers?
Poseidon
Why is Socrates still talked about? What is he known for?
Socrates is known for asking his students questions about everything. He liked to talk to his students and question their thinking on things.
Retell one story about Alexander the Great.
1 story. Gordian Knot or Bucephalus.
Which city-state would you rather live in? Explain why giving two reasons.
Opinion but need to have 2 reasons.
What is something that is the SAME about Athens and Sparta?
- Both were Greek city-states
- Both had large populations
- Both had "assembly", or their own version of government
- They both helped fight against the Persians
Who was the God of medicine and poetry, and carried a lyre?
Apollo
Why are these three men considered "great thinkers"?
These three men are considered great thinkers because they were smart and made people think differently and more than they normally would. They would make people question their thinking and explain in it different ways.
Retell the other story about Alexander the Great.
1 story. Gordian Knot or Bucephalus.
Which city-state would you rather live in? Explain why giving two reasons.
Opinion, but need to have 2 reasons.