Politics of Athens Flashcards
Who were two key figures in Early Philosophy in Athens?
Socrates and the sophists.
What were significant cultural aspects in Athens during this period?
Art and architecture, drama and dramatic festivals, religion.
Which playwright wrote ‘Hippolytus’?
Euripides.
What does the term ‘tyranny’ refer to in the context of ancient Greece?
A person who has taken full control of a country unconstitutionally.
Define Oligarchy.
Rule of a few people, usually rich aristocrats.
What is Democracy?
When the people elect the person who rules.
What does ‘Demos’ refer to?
The people who vote for a ruler.
What is a ‘Polis’?
A city in Greece.
Where is Athens located?
In the region of Attica.
What is a ‘Metic’?
A resident in Athens who came from another city.
How was tyranny viewed in ancient Greece?
Simply a sole ruler who had taken power unconstitutionally.
What was the relationship between tyrants and the aristocracy?
Tyrants were typically disillusioned members of the aristocracy.
What does ‘oligos’ and ‘arche’ mean in Greek?
‘Oligos’ means few and ‘arche’ means rule.
Which political structure did most Greek poleis start as?
Oligarchies.
What does ‘Demos’ and ‘kratos’ mean?
People and power.
