7 Flashcards

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Acropolis

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A hill that has many temples and important sites

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Agora

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A public open space for speeches and gatherings

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3
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Aristocrat

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A member of a rich and powerful family

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City-State

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A city with its own traditions, governments and laws

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5
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Democracy

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Government in which the citizens make political decisions

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6
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immortal:

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Ability to live forever

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7
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Oracle

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Sacred sites where it was believed the gods spoke

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8
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Peninsula

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A body of land with water on three sides

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Philosopher

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People who believe that people can use the powers of the mind
and reason to understand natural events.

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10
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Polis

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A Greek city-state

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11
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Tragedy

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A serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character

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12
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Tyrant

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Someone who takes power and rules with total authority

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13
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All___were prepared for a life of war

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boys and men

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14
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Boys left home at age___

A

7

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15
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They lived in harsh military camps where they learned to___

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read, write, and to use
weapons

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16
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Age 7:

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Left home for military camps

17
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Age 20:

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Joined the regular army

18
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Age 30

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Could live at home while serving in the military

19
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Age 60:

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Finally left military service

20
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Spartan women enjoyed more freedom than women in other city-states
because

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the men were often away from home.

21
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Spartan girls were trained in sports such
as

22
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The main role of Spartan women was

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tto raise sons for the military

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Sparta’s
government was an

24
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how many kings ruled together, but had little power

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In Athens, boys studied
arithmetic, geometry, drawing, music, and public speaking.
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in athens Boys finished school at age __. At that age, they were expected to be active in public affairs
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Girls in Athens were educated at home.
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Girls in Athens learned
spinning, weaving, and other household duties.
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some Girls in Athens wealthy families they learned
learned to read, write, and play music
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in Athens Women were expected to
marry and raise children.
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____ was a major figure in the politics of Athens
Pericles
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The Age of Pericles was known as
the golden age of prosperity, culture and achievement
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_____ruled their city-states
Citizens
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Individuals qualified for citizenship if they were
older than 18 and owned land
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