Ancient Greece: Key Concepts, Polis, and Society
History Questionnaire
Define
- Hellenism
- Polis
- Gerousia
- Diarchy
- Ostracism
- Mistoforia
Original Peoples of the ELN
Elements of Polis Formation
Elements of ELN Unity
Ten Greek Polis
Location of Sparta
Spartan Political Organization
Include 2 characteristics of the judiciary.
Classes of Sparta
Economic Activities of Spartans
Five Characteristics of Spartans
Location of Athens
Causes of Social Struggles in Athens
Contributions of:
- Draco
- Solon
- Pisistratus
- Cleisthenes
Athenian Political Structure
Include 2 characteristics of each.
Athenian Social Classes
Include 3 characteristics of each.
Five Characteristics of Athenians
The Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues
Greek Artistic Disciplines
Include 3 representatives.
Four Characteristics of Greek Religion
Three Characteristics of Athenian Women
Answers
A) Hellenism: A set of cultural characteristics that all Greek peoples considered common, uniting and differentiating them from other peoples.
B) Polis: The name given to the city-states of ancient Greece, emerging from the Dark Ages to Roman times.
C) Gerousia: One of the governing bodies of ancient Sparta.
D) Diarchy: A system in which two people or entities hold equal power, usually in the executive branch.
E) Ostracism: A method to banish a citizen deemed unpleasant or dangerous for a time.
F) Mistoforia: Payment given to people holding an elective public office.
Ionians, and Dorians Eidos
The elements that determine a polis were combined social, political, and economic factors. The Greeks used these cultural references to identify themselves as part of Hellas.
A strong sense of community was present, as all were needed and worked for the betterment of their city.
Apolonia, Pella, Abydos, Mytilene, Phocaea, Priene, Yaso, Corinth, Ephesus, Miletus, Sparta, Athens…
Sparta is located on the Peloponnese peninsula, along the Eurotas River.
Sparta was ruled by a diarchy that gradually lost its authority. The Gerousia was a council of elders from the most powerful families.
The Spartans were the minority who met the requirements of military life. The helots were the majority of the population, and the free population, the Perioeci, were those without political rights.
Spartan economy was based on agriculture and secondarily on livestock.
Sparta always had an oligarchic government and a constitution attributed to Lycurgus.
Athens is located on the Attica peninsula, bounded by the Saronic Gulf to the south, Mount Egaleo to the west, Mount Parnitha to the northwest, Mount Penteli to the northeast, and Mount Hymettus to the east.
Social struggles in Athens occurred due to differing views on the polis economy and social differences.
Draco gave the laws Scythians.
Solon gained fame as a legislator and reformer in Athens.
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Delian League: Primarily maritime powers.
Peloponnesian League: Primarily land-based military powers.
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Greek religion has no holy book, believes in oracles, and anthropomorphic gods.
Athenian women had no political rights, were taught to be housewives, and the wealthy had slaves.