warring city states

Question 1

polis ,what did it consist of

Answer 1

-the fundamental political unit in Greece
-made up of :a city and it’s surrounding countryside

Question 2

tyrant

Answer 2

populist -made promises and wanted social benefits

Question 3

draco

Answer 3

-draconian rule -cruel ,harsh
-people are equal and should be punished the same way
-supported debt slavers

Question 4

solon

Answer 4

-4 social groups (based on wealth )
-all citizens could join the Athenian assembly
-against slavery

Question 5

cleisthenes

Answer 5

-organised citizens into 10 groups (where they live )
-created the council of 500(form of assembly )
-all citizens could SUBMIT laws

Question 6

main principles and practises in democracy

Answer 6

-rule of law
-all should be equal
-citizens directly involved

Question 7

limitations and challenges of d. democracy

Answer 7

-unefficient
-took a lot time to submit a law (every citizen had to vote)

Question 8

modern vs athenian democracy

Answer 8

modern -representative democracy-we ellect representatives
athenian -all citizens directly involved ,no representative

Question 9

political system athens vs sparta

Answer 9

Athens :•DD
•council of 500(cleisthenes)

sparta :•oligarchy
•The council of elders :
-30 older citizen
-5 elected state officials(to carry out laws passed by the assembly)

Question 10

education athens and sparta

Answer 10

athens :•mostly sons of wealthy families received formal edu.(learning to become better citizens
•studied:poetry ,math,physic,bio,geo,history
–>later :military school to defend athens

Sparta :military school till 30 then battlefield no intellectual pursuit

Question 11

position and role of women athens vs sparta

Answer 11

athens :•no school or education (only educated by mothers )
•we’re weaving cloth or preparing food

Sparta :•military training
•considerably free
•could participate in political affairs
-strong hands at home