Ancient Greeks 13-16 Flashcards
Themistocles
Leader of Athens after the defeat of the Persians
Pausanias
Sparta general who betrayed Sparta to the Persians
Artaxerxes
King of Persia after Xerxes
Confederacy of Delos
Group of cities joined to free all Hellenes in Asia Minor also Confederacy of Delos or Delian League
Hellenic Stewards
Ten appointed men who gathered contributions for the Confederacy of Delos
Pericles
Leader of Athenian empire
The Age of Pericles
Time of great prosperity in Athens
Thy Tomb is fairly placed upon the strand where merchants still shall greet it with the land…
Athenian Statesman
… Day by day fix your eyes on the greatness of Athens, until you become filled with love for her…
The Funeral Speech of Pericles
Litter
A fancy carrige used to transport wealthy women
Democracy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Imperilled
put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.
Ostentation
pretentious and vulgar display, especially of wealth and luxury, intended to impress or attract notice.
Why did the Spartans not want Athenians to Build a wall
They were afraid that if athens got captured they would have an impenetrable fortress
How was Pausanias plan revealed
He was revealed by one of his slaves
Why was Themistocles Ostracised
Accusations of accepting bribery and colluding with the persians
How did Them. life come to end
He was asked to come on expedition to betray Greece and committed toaster bath
What was the Purpose of the confederacy of Delos
To free Ionian Cities from Persian Rule, specifically all of Hellenes in Asian Minor
Sacred Way
Road from Athens to Eleusis
Agora
Marketplace on ancient Athens
the Academy
A gymnasium in ancient Athens
Chiton
Tunic worn by Athenian men
Himation
outer garments hanging on left soldier
Chlamys
Short cloak worn by men
amphoa
two handled vase for oil
hydria
Three handeled vase for water
Krater
Large vase for mixing wine and water
Lekythos
Long neck jug for pouring oil
Cerameicus
Area in Athens devoted to pottery
There is no sweeter solace in life for human ills than craftsmanship…..
Amphis
Wares
pottery, typically that of a specified type.
Stoa
a classical portico or roofed colonnade.
Gymnasia
a room or building equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical exercise.
Parasol
a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun.
Draughty
characterized by or admitting currents of air, usually uncomfortable.
Verandah
a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.
What were the three classes of people in Athens
Slaves, Resident, Foreigner
Describe the Athenian public spirited point of view
That wealth should be used to benifit the cmmunity rather than private dwelling
What were some of the items that Athens imported and exported
C O R N , Oil, honey, pottery, fish, spices, pupyrus, ivory, rugs
The pynx
The meeting place of the assembly
The Bema
The platform for oraters to speek in ancient Athens
Symposium
Drinking party consisting of offerings, conversations, and entertainments
He is a law court lover; no man like him…
Aristophanes
Sleep children mine; a light luxurious sleep….
Athenian Lullaby
Galley
the kitchen in a ship or aircraft.
Trireme
an ancient Greek or Roman war galley with three banks of oars.
Confectionery
candy and other sweets considered collectively.
Sedately
subdue
What were some of the potential duties a wealthy man might owe to his state
- Had to fit out and keep in good order one or more Triremes for the Navy
- Provide one of the choruses in an upcoming festival
What were duties of an average citizen
Jury duty
How many men served on the court of athens throughout the reign of Pericles each year
9000
Praxiteles
Athenian Sculptor
Palaestra
Greek Wrestling school
Oath of Ephebi
Oath taken by young men i honor their country
“First among things I reckon human education. FOr if you begin anything….”
Athenian school teacher
“He that is not flogged cannot be taught”
Athenian Proverb
Pedagogue
a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one.
Astir
in a state of excited movement.
Truant
a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation.
What was the chief aim of the Athenian Education
TO build character and to create a good citizen
What was the Anthenians’ ideal for education
The athenian ideal was to build a good citizen, how to rul and obey, as well as a train body and mind
Describe the subjects of Athenian education
Letters, music, and gymnastics. Lyre training
You will need to stay indoors, dispatching to their toils without such of your domestics whose work lies there…
Xenophon xenomorph
