Connections Between Themes

Question 1

How is the Athenian empire’s extent evidenced?

Answer 1

Extent of the Athenian empire evidenced by the Athenian tribute lists - begin in the 450s BC

Question 2

How many poleis payed tribute to Athens when the tribite lists were carved?

Answer 2

70% of the poleis at this time payed 1 talent per year to Athens as tribute

Question 3

How much wealth did you need to be part of the elite in Athens?

Answer 3

Needed between 3 or 4 talents of personal wealth to be considered in the elite Athenian economic class (top 4%)
(1 talent = 6,000 drachmas)

Question 4

What was the purpose of the tribute, other than economic control over the poleis?

Answer 4

Athenian fleet makes the Aegean safe for its subjects, they pay a tribute for this
Trade creates public revenue for coastal cities, so reducing privacy is in the public interest

Question 5

What was a herm?

Answer 5

Pillar with a phallus and bearded face

Question 6

How many poleis were there in ancient Greece?

Answer 6

1,035 poleis in ancient Greece

Question 7

What were the mechanisms of enslavement?

Answer 7

War
Kidnapping (e.g., by pirates or bandits)
Debt
Punishment
Birth
Tribute
Abandonment of children

Question 8

How were slaves depicted in ancient art and why?

Answer 8

In Greek and Roman art, slaves are often depicted as tiny figures - could reflect their small social status or power
Somatenporos = ‘body-merchant’

Question 9

What was the place where the slaves were sold called?

Answer 9

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