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Geography's Influence on the History of Ancient Greece
Athenian Social Groups
Origins of Democracy
The Workings of Athenian Democracy
Sparta's Social Group
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What is the importance of the ever present sea?
For Trade & War.
100
Who was involved in the Social Group in Athens?
1) Citizens, 2) Wives & Children of Citizens 3) Metics 4) Slaves
100
In a Democracy, Who was able to exercise power?
Citizens
100
What were the Political Institutions in Athens during the 5th century?
1) Ekklesia, 2) Boule, 3)Heliaia, 4)Strategists, 5)Archons
100
Name atleast 2 members of Spartan's Social Groups.
1) Equals ( Citizens ) 2) Wives & Children of Citizens 3) Perioikoi 4) Helots
200
Land and Climate: Why did Athens have to Import wheat and export Oil, Wine and Pottery?
Because their agriculture land was not very conductive, and their rocky soil and dry climates made it hard to produce.
200
What rights did a Citizens have?
1) To own land 2) To rule the City.
200
Label the political system 1-4 in which order they were used. ( ) Democracy ( ) Oligarchy ( ) Tryanny ( ) Monarchy
(4) Democracy (2) Oligarchy (3) Tryanny (1) Monarchy
200
Name atleast 2 roles for the Ekklesia.
1) Vote Laws 2) Vote pulic exspences 3) Vote Wars 4) Sign peace treaties 5) Elect the Strategists.
200
The power in Sparta was shared in a small group between 3 institutions. Name these Institutions
Apella, Gerousia, Ephores
300
Landscape: Why did Greek Ccities form independant city-states?
Because it made land communication difficult.
300
What were the responsibilities of a Metic?
1) Pay city taxes 2) Serve in the army 3) Participate in Religious Celebrations
300
Who put an end to Tryanny and introduced Democracy?
Cleithenes
300
Why were randoms draws considered democratic by Athenians?
So all candidates had an equal opportunity to be picked.
300
What were Spartan Citizens trained for, and from what ages?
They were trained to be soldiers, from ages 7-30.
400
Who was involved in the Medic Wars?
Athens & Persia
400
What rights did a Slave have?
None.
400
Who was Socrates?
The first Athenian Philosopher
400
Name a reason why Athenian democracy had its limits.
Because it was largly depended on free work of slaves
400
These two things were not taught in schools to citizens.
Reading & Writing
500
Whydid Athens win the Medic Wars?
Because of their Navy
500
In Athens, What did Metics refere to?
New people who joined the city that came from elsewhere
500
What were Philosophers known as ?
Gods, Who based their knowledge on logic & reasoning
500
How were the Political Institutions selected? ( elected or drawn by lot )
Strategists were by election, The rest were Drawn by Lot
500
What was the Peloponnesian War? Who was involved in it?
It was the greatest war, Athenians and Spartans were involved.