Athenians
Who got more education, females or males?
Males
What is the temple dedicated to Athena?
Parthenon
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy
The term "draconian" comes from whose name?
Draco
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
The Peloponnesian League
Who would cast the vote in the household?
Bonus (3x POINTS): Who was the name of the wise ruler who made a large economic change and canceled the Athenian's land debts?
Men
Solon
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Athens is located __________ of the Peloponnesus on Attica.
Located northeast of the Peloponnesus on Attica
True or False.
All inhabitants of Athens, including women and slaves, could vote.
False (Only free adult male citizens could vote)
Who led Athens during the Golden Age and supported the arts?
Pericles
True or False.
Athens declined after its loss in the Peloponnesian War and was eventually swallowed up by Macedonia.
True
What kind of goverment did the Athenians use that the US and many other countries still use today?
Democracy
Athens was founded by the descendants of whom?
Myceneans
True or False.
Ancient Athens was the first city-state to develop a democracy.
True.
Which ruler divided large estates among landless farmers and extended citizenship to men born in Athens who did not own land?
Peisistratvs
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Athens had a really strong ________ , while Sparta had a really strong _________.
Athens had a really strong navy, while Sparta had a really strong army.
List the social hierarchy of Athens in order. (4 different classes)
1. Citizens
2. Metics
3. Women
4. Slaves
Athens is known for its gold, lead, and marble. Why are they famous for these specific things?
(There are 2 answers possible for this question)
3x POINTS
Most of their land is mountains, so these items are easily accessible
These items were very durable, so they were very popular for trading.
What is the name of the mechanism where people are picked at random to do something?
Lottery(Sortition)
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The Iliad tells the tale of the _______ War. Odysesseus meets ______ in his 10 year jounery home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy.
The Iliad tells the tale of the Trojan War. Odysseus meets Cyclops in his 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy.
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Tensions between the Delian League and the Peloponnesian League led to the _____________ War.
Tensions between the Delian League and the Peloponnesian League led to the Peloponnesian War.
How many years did men have to be in school? (From what year to what year)
7-18
True or False.
Athens was surrounded by flat and rich agricultural land.
False (Athens is known for it's rocky mountain ranges and hard soil)
What is a democracy?
A democracy is a government where the power lies in the hands of all citizens.
What is the name of the ruler who created the Council of 500 and expanded citizenship?
Cleisthenes
What caused the Peloponnesian War?
Tension between alliances