Sparta & Athens Geography Government Contributions Daily Lives 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500
An area of land surrounded Peninsula An area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides $100
A tiny nation including the villages around it that developed City-state A tiny nation including the villages around it that developed its own traditions and form of government $100
Thinkers who explain natural events using science and reason Philosophers Thinkers who explain natural events using science and reason $100
This is the name for the public market or meeting place that The agora This is the name for the public market or meeting place that ancient Greek men would often meet to discuss politics $100
These Greek people encouraged a deeper level of thinking Athenian philsophers These Greek people encouraged a deeper level of thinking $100
These are the major landforms mountains These are the major landforms in Greece $200
A form of government in which citizens govern themselves Democracy A form of government in which citizens govern themselves $200
we have studied in ancient Tragedy and Comedy Name two types of drama we have studied in ancient Greece $200
Name two jobs that slaves Weave, farm, mine silver or other metals, assisted artisans, build, make weapons, cook and serve, and tend to the children Name two jobs that slaves would perform $200
This city-state made one Sparta This city-state made one basic rule: Always put The city’s needs above your own $200
The ancient Greeks would trade and fish to make a living because The Ionian Sea, The Aegean Sea, and The Mediterranean Sea The ancient Greeks would trade and fish to make a living because they lived near these major bodies of water $300
Wealthy and powerful families who ruled most of the land Aristocracy Wealthy and powerful families who ruled most of the land in early Greece $300
This temple to the goddess Athena was Greece’s most The Parthenon This temple to the goddess Athena was Greece’s most magnificent work $300
This person in ancient Greece ran the home and took care of Women; however, women could not participate in politics or own property This person in ancient Greece ran the home and took care of The family finances $300
Explain one difference between Accept any reasonable answer Explain one difference between Sparta and Athens $300
Because of Greece’s geography, different Greek civilizations often Similar culture yet very independent From one another Because of Greece’s geography, different Greek civilizations often had this type of relationship $400
A ruler who seized power Tyrant A ruler who seized power By force $400
This is the major difference between gods and humans Gods are immortal, perfect in form and have awesome powers This is the major difference between gods and humans $400
This food was usually only eaten when celebrating meats This food was usually only eaten when celebrating religious holidays $400
Explain two achievements of Art/Architecture: Perfect, detailed sculpture, golden rectangle design buildings, Knowledge: philosopy (Thales –water is basic material, Democritus – tiny atoms, Socrates – justice, courage, question beliefs) Entertainment: plays, tragedies, comedies, Olympics Explain two achievements of the ancient Greeks $400
Why were the ancient Greeks mostly sailors and traders, Only 1/5 of Greece is good for farming and Greece is surrounded by water! Why were the ancient Greeks mostly sailors and traders, but not necessarily farmers $500
Why do you think tyrants were able to overthrow an aristocratic Tyrants could seize power by force because they represented the middle class who could afford armor, swords, and spears. Why do you think tyrants were able to overthrow an aristocratic Government? $500
What did Democritus believe? He thought everything was made of tiny particles called atoms What did Democritus believe? $500
Give two details about Athenian Plain, made of mud bricks, rooms around a courtyard, some had bathrooms but no running water Give two details about Athenian homes $500
Describe a similarity of Sparta and Both had slaves; 1/3 of the population were slaves in Athens, but in Sparta there were more helots (slaves) than actual Spartans! Describe a similarity of Sparta and Athens $500