Week 20 Flashcards
In what facility were the Greek horse and chariot races held?
hippodrome
During the time in Athens history when the archons received no pay for serving the state, limiting this office to the very wealthy, what type of government were they operating under?
oligarchy
What archon was chosen to draw up laws in Athens and made them so severe the people soon drove him out of the city?
Draco
Who ordered Cylon’s rebellious friends be murdered when they escaped from the temple after promising to do them no harm and was exiled with his family, the Alcmaeonidae, from Athens?
Magacles
Who was chosen as an Athenian lawmaker to change many of the severe laws?
Solon
Name two reforms instituted in Athens by this lawmaker (Solon).
prevented oppression of poor, reformed Areopagus, allowed every citizen to vote, paid public officials, encouraged discussions in market place
Who set up the first theatre in Athens?
Thespis
What theatre was built in Athens that was open to the sky and held thirty thousand spectators?
Theatre of Dionysus
How did Greek actors express their characters and emotions?
wearing masks
Name Athens’ two political parties
Aristoi and Demos
Who took possession of the Acropolis by force and took control of the government as a tyrant?
Pisistratus
Name one way this man (Pisistratus) greatly improved the city of Athens
built aqueduct, laid out public park, added Homer’s poems to library
What did the Alcmaeonidae, Megacles’ family, do that gained them the support of the priests at Delphi?
rebuilt the temple
Who did the priests at Delphi convince to drive Hippias from Athens so the Alcmaeonidae could return?
Spartans
What is the event of Hippias and his family leaving Athens known as?
Expulsion of the Pisistratidae
