Vocab
A Greek city-state
polis
The social status of the helots was a result of . . .
their defeat
Philosophy is asking the question. . .
why
Ancient Athens had a(n) _________________.
Direct Democracy
The wealthier they were, the more likely women were to. . .
Stay inside
a government in Ancient Athens in which citizens participate directly in decision making
direct democracy
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
The rich
Plato
What was the role of ephors?
Made sure the king and council ruled within the law or took care of day-to-day operation of the government
Who was the main member of the Delian League?
Athens
"the high city"
acropolis
What is most likely the reason that ancient Greeks might worship more than one god?
Each god offered help in different areas of life
Wandered around Athens and questioned people, was convicted, and defended himself in his trial.
Socrates
Who benefited most from the oligarchies that governed many ancient Greek city-states?
the wealthy
The Olympic Games were dedicated to. . .
Zeus
Hippocratic Oath
Why didn't metics have the full rights of citizens?
They were foreigners
Doctors practiced ________ and __________.
surgery and dentistry
How did government in Sparta differ from government in Athens
Sparta's citizens had a weaker role in their government
According to the Greeks' beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?
Mount Olympus
Greek-like
Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?
It attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world
How did Hippocrates teach his students to diagnose patients?
Asking questions and making observations
How did Athenian democracy differ from most modern democracies?
It was a direct democracy or women could not hold office
Aristotle was the most famous natural philosopher who believed what about people and their relation to politics?
People needed to participate in politics to be happy.