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Ancient Athems Flashcards

1
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the most important government body in ancient Athens was called

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the assembly

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2
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where did the assembly meet

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the pnyx

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3
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how often did the assembly meet

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every 10 days

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4
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who could attend the assembly

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those who were citizens

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5
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the council was led by the…

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chairman

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6
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who are the magistrates

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they are the people like the council members who were chosen by the lottery

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7
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magistrates acted like..

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judges

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8
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how long did the chairman last for

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it lasted for one day

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9
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how was the chairman chosen

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from a lottery

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10
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what are metics

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metics were free to work and live as they chose. but they also had to pay taxes and obey the law like citizens.they can not participate in the government

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11
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what were the role of women in ancient Athens

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they were not citizens so they could not vote, they also could not leave the house without a male guardian

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12
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what age do male athenens serve in the army

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when they are older than 18-20`

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13
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What was the purpose of slaves

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they were the people who had to serve there rulers and were not aloud to vote or do anything unless there ruler told them to.

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14
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the ideas we have about democracy today comes from

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ancient athens in greece

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15
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what is the meaning about Ancient

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more then 2500 years ago

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16
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what are city states

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were separated from each other because of the landscape of Greece.

17
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each city in Greece has there own

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government and law

18
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some city states were ruled by cruel

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Tyrants

19
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Who are citizens

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citizens are the people who were born in Athens and only the male citizens of Athens could participate in voting and governing.

20
Q

name the three pillars of Ancient Athens

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  1. the assembly
  2. the council of 500
  3. the court
21
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how did athens vote

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by showing hand or using stones

22
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what is a decree

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a decree is a official decision made by someone in authority

23
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what is the council of 500

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full time government made out up of 500 citizens

24
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what is is magistrate

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government official who works for the court

25
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what is the court

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the court is place were athenians went if they were wronged by someone

26
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who is the defendant

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person who is accused by the crime

27
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who is the plaintiff

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person who is bringing out the complaint

28
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what is the jury

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the jury is a group of people chosen by lottery who help make a decision about the group

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