Topic 3 Definitions (Archaic Period c. 700-480 BC)

Question 1

The place of gathering; large open space that act as the marketplace and civic center in city-states.

Answer 1

Agora

Question 2

rule of the elite

Answer 2

Aristocracy

Question 3

Greek colonies; generally independent polis that maintained religion and kinship ties to the metropolis (mother city)

Answer 3

apoikia

Question 4

group of settlements sharing religious identity and sanctuaries

Answer 4

ethnos

Question 5

heavy infantry unit of the military; hoplites provided their own equipment (affluent men)

Answer 5

hoplite

Question 6

tactical formation of a hoplite army (stick together)

Answer 6

phalanx

Question 7

Archaic statue of naked man standing, Egyptian stylistic influence, made from stone and bronze, stiff legged, made as cult dedications and grave markers

Answer 7

Kouros

Question 8

Archaic statues of standing clothed women, created as cult offering or grave markers, affluent evident by elaborate hair, stylized clothing folds

Answer 8

Kore

Question 9

City-state, composed of the urban center and the surrounding land and villages (demos)

Answer 9

Polis

Question 10

process of the political unification of citizens in the settlement; two models - one expanding settlement, - group of settlements together

Answer 10

synoikismos

Question 11

the urban poor, free men who were foced to hire out as laborers due to poverty

Answer 11

Thetes

Question 12

Why was Corinth a substantial urban center in the 7th century BC?

Answer 12

well located for land and sea trade, exports include oil, wine, perfume, high quality fine ware

Question 13

Example of Attica pottery and black figure, which became prominent in second half 6th century BC

Answer 13

Francois vase

Question 14

Example of the greater focus of Archaic emphasis on narratives and larger scenes

Answer 14

Exekias amphora

Question 15

When did Doric and ionic columns emerge?

Answer 15

Doric - late 7th century BC
Ionic - early 6th century BC