Places
What did people do in Agora?
Commerce (trade) and Political Discussions / Debate
What was the geographical characteristic of Greece influenced by its political structure?
Mountainous terrain and scattered islands.
Name two conditions of citizenship in Athens.
Must be a free man and must be born in Athens by Athenian parents.
What was the political structure of Greece during Antiquity?
City-states with direct democracy in Athens.
How did Greece's geography affect trades?
Encouraged maratime trade.
What is Acropolis?
Why was land travel difficult in Greece?
Mountains made roads difficult.
Who were the metics and what were their rights?
Foreigners who could trade but not participate in politics.
What was the Pnyx used for?
Political assemblies.
Why was commerce important in Greek city-states?
Provided resource and wealth.
What is the Pnyx hill?
Athenian citizens gathered there to hold their political assemblies.
How did Greece's geography affect communications between cities?
Made land communication difficult.
What role did women have in Athenian society?
Managed household and education of children.
Names two political groups in Athens and what they did.
The Boule planned daily business; The Ecclesia voted on laws.
What type of goos were traded by Greeks?
Olive oil, wine, pottery, metals.
What is the stone tribune?
Physical feature that was constructed on Pnyx hill to make sure political speakers could be easily seen and heard by the crowd.
What were the role of ships in Greek trade?
Transported goods across seas.
What percent of people in Athens were citizens?
About 10-20% of the population.
What did the Strategoi (military leaders) do?
They led the army and made military decisions.
What else is Pericles known for besides being a leader?
He built important monuments like the Parthenon.
What is Sparta?
Rival Greek city-state region ruled by an oligarchy featuring two kings.
Why were greek city-states politically independant?
Geographical isolation led to independent governance.
What percent of Athens was enslaved?
About one-third of people were enslaved.
What was the Heliaia and how were members chosen?
A court of citizens, chosen by lottery.
What was the goal of Greek colinization?
To find more land and resources.