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Athens and Sparta
Olympics
Battle of Marathon
Democracy
100

Which came first - 279BCE or 340BCE?

340BCE

100

What is a primary source? Give an example

A source from the time in history being studied.

100

What was the reason for the Olympic games in Ancient Greece?

A religious festival to honour the gods

100

Who fought at the Battle of Marathon?

Athenians and Persians

100

Who was allowed to vote in an Athenian election?

Adult male citizens.

200

Put these dates in order from first to last 352BCE, 621BCE, 420CE

621BCE, 352BCE, 420CE

200

What is a secondary source? Give an example

A secondary source was made after the time being studied.

200

Where was the Ancient Greek Olympics held?

Olympia

200

What was the Greek battle formation called?

phalanx

200

What was a kleroteria?

A machine for choosing names of people to serve on a jury at random.

300

What year came after 1BCE?

1CE

300

Name 3 characteristics of an Athenian citizen

  • A citizen in Athens needed to be a man
  • Must be over 18 years of age
  • Can own land
  • Their father must also be an Athenian citizen
  • Both parents must be born in Athens
  • Parents must be legally married
  • They must have had 2 years military service
  • Allowed to vote and allowed to marry
300

What were the 5 events in the pentathlon?

 long jump, discus, javelin, running, wrestling

300

Who was Pheidippedes?

A soldier who ran to Sparta and back to ask them to help the Athenians.

Also a soldier who ran to Athens to announce that the Athenians had won the battle.

300

Explain the difference between direct and representational democracy.

direct - everyone votes on issues

representational - politicians are elected to represent citizens on issues

400

What does BC stand for?

Before Christ

400

What were Athenian women expected to do?

Stay home, have healthy sons, look beautiful, stay hidden

400

What was the pankration?

A wrestling match with only 2 rules - no eye gouging or biting

400

What was the name of the leader of the Athenian troops?

Miltiades

400

What is an oligarchy?

Rule by rich and powerful people

500

What does AD stand for?

Anno Domini

500

What were Spartan women expected to do?

Train, have healthy sons

500

Name 3 ways modern Olympics is different to Ancient Olympics>

various answers

500

What was the result of the Athenians winning the battle?

They gained confidence and status.

The Persians were humiliated but it didn't have a great impact on their empire.

500

What was one way Pericles extended democracy in Ancient Greece?

Paid jurors

Or

Boule (Council) was chosen by lot

or

Magistrate positions chosen by lot