Athens Flashcards
Who could vote in Athens
Citizens who were freeman over 18 and had to be born in Athens no woman or slaves allowed
What type of government did Athens use?
Direct democracy which is when all citizens are allowed to vote on every issue
What did the Council of 500 do
They ran the day to day business of government and proposed laws
When did assemblies meet
Every 10 days to debate and vote on proposed laws
What had to happen in order for assemblies to start their meetings
6000 citizens had to be present
What did Athens rely on for economy
Sea trade with neighbors to obtain the necessary goods and resources
What were Athens exports
Honey olive oil silver and pottery
What are Athens imports
What from Italy and grain from Egypt
What did Athens use for money
Coin money gold silver bronze
What is in Agora
Marketplace
What can you buy and sell at an Agora
Food goods and slaves
What was Athens purpose of education
To produce good citizen with sharp minds and healthy bodies
How old were boys homeschooled until
Ages six or seven
Who homeschooled the boys
Mothers or male slaves
What ages did the boys attend school
Ages 6 to 14
What were the boys at school
Reading writing arithmetic literature and music
What sports did boys practice
Wrestling and gymnastics
What age did military training begin
Age 18
What did girls learn to do
Cook clean and sew
What did girls not learn to do
Read or write
What age do girls marry around
Age 15
What could women not do
Inherit your own property though or 10 assembly or choose their own husbands
What jobs could women have
They could sell goods in the marketplace they could be priests or they could be housewives
What were slaves jobs that they could have
They ran households tutored children they could be craftsman farmers factory workers are clerk or they can work in the silver mines
How were slaves treated
They were treated poorly and were whipped if they worked too slow
