It was a democracy. All the citizens had the right to vote and the people worked together to rule the city.
What was life like for women in Athens?
Women were not citizens, they stayed home and took care of the house and children, but they played big parts in religious ceremonies.
What happened to Socrates?
He was sentenced to death by poison
What was life like for a slave in Athens?
Slaves were property but they could have a variety of jobs.
How did the Athenians defeat the Persians in the Strait of Salamis?
The Athenian navy drew the Persian navy into a narrow place between two pieces of land. There were so many ships in such a small space they they couldn't escape
What was life like for men in Sparta?
Boys were taken to school at 7 and stayed most of their life with the other soldiers, even when they were married and had a family.
What happened at Thermopylae?
300 Spartans tried to hold off the huge Persian Army in the small pass. They fought successfully for two days and then were betrayed.
What did Alexander the Great spread throughout his empire?
Greek culture
Who was Alexander the Great’s teacher?
Aristotle
How did the Ancient Greeks explain the natural world (before logic and reason)?
Through stories called myths about the gods.
What was life like for slaves in Sparta?
Slaves were property of the city and were treated terribly to keep them from rebelling. They were forced to give half their products to the city.
How did the Peloponnesian War affect Greece?
The city-states were weakened, many people died, trade slowed, and governments had to be rebuilt
What was education like in Athens?
Boys started school at age 7 and learned math, science, politics, music, and athletics.
What kind of military did Athens have?
A navy
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta and their allies
Why did Ancient Greeks perform dramas?
It was usually part of a religion festival to honor the gods.
What was life like for women in Sparta?
Spartan women ruled their homes when the men weren't home, they could move freely and participated in athletics. But, their main purpose was raising children.
Name 4 Ancient Olympic events:
Javelin throw, wrestling, Discus, Running, Long Jump, Boxing, Chariot Racing
What did Ancient Greeks make their art about?
The gods and myths
The Olympics were held to honor which god?
Zeus
What was the government like in Sparta?
It was an oligarchy, which means a small group of people ruled. Sometimes citizens could vote on some things.
How was Greek religion different than other religions of the time?
They were polytheists and their gods looked and acted like humans.
What did the Oracle at Delphi do?
The Greeks believed she could communicate with the god Apollo and tell the future.
What was education like in Sparta?
Boys were taken at 7 to learn to be obedient soldiers.
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