Ancient Greece
What was the ancient Greek word for city-state?
polis
How was Athenian democracy limited?
citizenship
Why were Spartan young boys treated so harshly?
They want to prepare them for the military and the warrior lifestyle.
Spartan government included what three parts?
Two kings, aristocratic council, and an Assembly
What is an emblem?
a symbol
What is a city-state?
a city that as in independent political state with its own ruling government
Who was allowed to participate in an assembly?
citizens
Spartans believed that soothing their children made them...
soft
What is an aristocratic council?
a group of people from the upper class or nobility who helped govern Sparta
Define truce.
an agreement to stop fighting
By 500 BCE, how many city-states existed?
dozens
What qualified as a citizen?
male, at least 18, not a slave, two Athenian parents
Young men could marry at the age of
20
How did Sparta vote?
the shouted, who was the loudest
The Olympic games were held how often?
ever 4 years
In the beginning, most Greek city-states were ruled by...
kings
What are two examples of "epic poems"?
The Iliad & The Odyssey
At the age of seven, young boys were sent away to
military school
Spartan government had elements of what other governments?
monarchy, aristocracy, and very limited democracy
What were 2 rewards for winning in the Olympics?
olive leaf/branch crown, self pride and honor
a government ruled by a small group of aristocratic/wealthy people
oligarchy
When an Athenian male got older, he might go to this place to eat, drink and listen to music.
symposium
What was an enslaved person called?
helot
Spartans had how many kings?
2
When did the modern Olympic games begin?
1896