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7.2 Sparta and Athen
My study guide for 7.2 Sparta and Athens
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oligarchy | A few wealthy people hold power over the large group of citizens |
| Democracy | All citizens share in running the government |
| Helot | The spartans called their enslaved people _____ |
| Tyrant | A ______ is someone who seizes power and controls with total authority |
| Ephor | A(n) _____ is one of the five people to be selected for the council |
| Type of leader in power in Greece due to political unrest | Tyrant |
| What were Spartan women up to? | They enjoyed a better life than others, They could own property and even learn how to wrestle and throw the javelin. |
| What did boys from Athens do? | They learned arithmetic, geometry, drawing, music, and public speaking. They also participated in sports. |
| What did the boys from Sparta do? | They learned to read, write and use weapons |