Athens and Sparta Flashcards
Why did Athens need to rebuilt after the Persian wars?
The Persians ruined it
Who was Pericles and why was he famous?
he was leading the government when the buildings had to be rebuild
What was the importance of Mount Olympus?
The gods and goddesses lived there, there were 12 in total
How did pay the salaries of men who held public office help the growth of democracy?
So poor people could be in the government
Why was the Parthenon built?
It was built to honor the goddess, Athena
What were the types of columns and what did each one look like?
Doric = bland, Ionic = swirls, Corinthian = fancy
Why were Greek sculptures so amazing?
They were detailed and lifelike
Who was Socrates? Why did he get in trouble?
He had people questioning life
What does the Greek love of sport show about the Greek people?
It shows that they loved fitness
What was the main purpose of the chorus in a Greek play?
To help understand the play
Why did actors wear masks at Greek theaters
Man had to play women’s roles and it showed emotion
What was the Greek Olympics?
It was a event that happened every four years and they played sports
Where were Athenian plays performed
In the giant theater outside
What did most of the homes in Athens look like?
One story homes made out of mud brick.
What is polytheism?
When you worship more than one, God
Who is Athena and what is her power?
She was a goddess in her power was wisdom
Who was Pericles and what contribution did he make to Athens?
He was the leader in the golden age
What is the Acropolis and what was built there?
It is a building with a ginormous sculpture of Athena inside.
How are Greek gods and goddesses different from regular humans?
They lived forever
What is the importance of mount Olympus?
All of the gods and goddesses lived there
What was the Purpose of a Greek temple?
It honors gods and goddesses
What was the Panathenaic games?
It was like the Olympics
What should the Greek people do prior to the Olympic Games?
They should stop war
Why did people visit the Oracle of Delphi?
To seek wisdom and to see their future.
Where is Athens and Sparta located?
In Greece Athens is above Sparta.
