Greek Study Pg. 168-193 Flashcards
The Greek city-states grew, and wealthy __________ seized power from kings
Nobles
Small _____ owners resented the nobles and often had to borrow ________ from them
Farm
Money
When they were unable to repay their debt, they had to ______ for the nobles or sell themselves into _______
Work
Slavery
Who was able to vote?
People who owned land
What happened when people rebelled and asked for power
Tyrants took over so people would be afraid and stop rebelling
__________ people support the tyrants because they __________ the nobles, but there were still many Greeks who wanted all citizens to be able to participate in government
Common
Overpowered
Athenian Life
Describe duties of men
- Farmers
- Worked in Morning
- Talked about philosophy.
Athenian Life
Descibe duties of Athenian women
- Worked on the home
- Married at a young age
- focused on having children
Athenian Life
Describe Athenian slaves
- Slaves were common
- Slaves were captured in battle
Athenian Economy + War
What did the farmers in Athens grow
- Grains
- Fruits
- Wines
Athenian Economy
What did they trade in Athens
- Pottery
- Leather
Athenian Economy
How did the Athenians trade with other colonies
- Large fleet of ships
War
What did Athens supply for the war
- Soldiers
Sailors
Military Society
What Peninsula in Southern Greece was Sparta located
Pelo-po-nne-sus
Military Society
What was Sparta’s economy based on?
Agriculture
Military Society
At what age did the boys start training for war?
7
Persian Empire & Government
What king built a strong Persian army
Cyrus the Great
Persian Army & Government
How was the Persian army different from the Greek army?
- full-time paid soldiers.
Religion & Persian Wars
Tell 3 things about the Zoro-astr-ain religion
- Named after teacher Zoroaster
- Taught one god
- People could choose between good and evil
The rule of Pericles
What years did Pericles rule
495 BC
Rule of Pericles
What is a Philosopher?
A thinker who reflects on the meaning of life.
Military Society
What age did the boys enter the regular army
20
When the boys were taken from their home to learn about war what were they taught?
How to read, write and use weapons
