comprehension questions 1 Flashcards
How was Pausanias’ betrayl of Sparta discovered?
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The letters he sent to ‘Asia’ were opened and were found to have Spartan intelligence inside them.
Why was Themistocles ostracized?
There were a lot of things against him - bribery and a few other crimes - but the thing that pushed him over the edge was being accused of being a traitor to Athens and working for Persia.
How did the Athenians practice the belief that “the things of the mind and spirit are greater than those of the body”?
Not many material possesions, no temperature control in their houses, no maps and/or newspapers.
Describe the Agora.
The economic hub/marketplace, meeting grounds for exchange of ideas, also served as a temple for Hephaestus, numerous stoas. Wide/spacious and beautiful buildings.
What were some of the items that the Athenians imported and exported?
Exported: Oil, honey, pottery. ; Imported: Corn, papyrus, and ebony.
(there’s more but i didn’t feel the need to mention them all)
