Foundation Stories : Theseus As King Flashcards

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1
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What did Theseus establish in Athens

A

Democracy

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What did Theseus do to Attica

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He reformed Attica. Many of the small towns/tribes around Athens were warring but Theseus united them with the promise of democracy.

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What buildings did Theseus destroy and then what did he build afterwards

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He destroyed the town halls and council chambers in the smaller towns then built a new council chamber and town hall in Athens

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4
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What games did Theseus initiate

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The Panatheniac Games - all Athenians could participate

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5
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For who was Theseus’ tomb a refuge

A

Runway slaves

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6
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What happened after Theseus died

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The Athenians raised his status to a Demi-god

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7
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Where was Theseus buried

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The heart of the city

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8
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Who was Theseus compared with

A

Hercules

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9
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What did Theseus do that differentiated Athens to other Kingdoms

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He made all citizens equal

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