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StudyGuide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were the eligible Athenians able to do when they developed a new form of government? | Voted and made their own laws |
| Why did Sparta and Athens unite and work together? | Persia invaded Greece |
| What was the final outcome of the Peloponnesus War? | All of Greece became weak and ripe for takeover |
| What is meant by a Golden Age? | Period of time in a society’s history with great achievements |
| What was it about Greek art that people admired? | Artists’ skill and careful preparation create realistic statues |
| How did Alexander the Great extend the legacy of Greek culture throughout the Persian Empire? | Introducing Greek culture and blending it with other cultures |
| Acropolis | top city |
| City-state | political units made up of a city and all the surrounding countryside |
| Greek Colony | independent, but kept ties with the older cities of Greece |
| Democracy | Eligible citizens participate in this type of government |
| Empire | a land with different territories and peoples under a single ruler |
| Philosophy | The search for truth, wisdom, and the right way to live |
| Alexander the Great | famous military leader who invaded and conquered the Persian Empire |
| Themistocles | naval war general in Persian war who won at the Battle of Salamis and helped Athens win the war |
| Which Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great? | Aristotle |
| Training or education (Sparta Men) | Went to military school at 7 A little reading and writing Trained in weapons at 12 Joined a mess at 20 Expected to fight to the death Obedience, deceitful, fearlessness |
| Training or education ( Athens Men) | Believed both mind and body needs to be developed Learned all subjects as well as music, physical fitness and sports Served in army two years after 18 |
| Trade or government (Sparta Men) | Didn’t believe in trade Government was an oligarchy At 30 became an equal and had more privileges People had no say in government and had to obey without question |
| Trade or government (Athens Men) | Became wealthy and powerful by trade Gained goods and ideas through trade Controlled the eastern Med. Region through the use of their navy Developed a democracy Free adult male citizens could vote |
| Training or education (Sparta Women) | Expected to be physically fit and trained with the boys Learned to read and write a little Expected to protect Sparta by force |
| Training or education (Athens Women) | No education Stayed at home Trained to run household |
| Family or home life (Sparta Women) | Could own land Could do business Main job was to have healthy babies Ran the household |
| Family or home life (Athens Women) | Ran the household Could only see husband when he wanted it Didn’t leave the house except for festivals and religious ceremonies |
| What are examples Greek/Athens legacies? | Architecture, literature, theater, science, mathematics, alphabet, religion, philosophy, jury, assembly, astronomy, democracy. |
| What are some similarities between America and Athens democracies? | 1. Have to be over 18 to vote 2. must be a citizen 3. citizens serve on juries 4. citizens are paid to serve on juries 5. people rule the government 6. citizens vote on laws |
| Differences between Athens and America (Athens) | Had to be a male Had to be a citizen born in Athens Had to be free Women had no rights Had to vote if eligible |
| Differences between American and Athens (America) | Men and women can vote Don’t have to vote Can earn citizenship No slavery Equal rights for all people |
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