Ancient Greece

Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

• Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold
• Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich
• At that time, most Athenians worshiped golden statues of gods and goddesses
• Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time

Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?

• The capital of Greece
• A cultural and artistic capital
• The birthplace of capitalism
• The capital of ancient Europe

How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

• Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
• People were not allowed to vote for leaders
• Women could not participate in public life
• People were not allowed to criticize the government

One of the most powerful Greek City-States and birthplace of Democracy.

• Athens 
• Sparta 
• Thebes 
• Corinth 

Which of the following are citizens in Ancient Athens? 

• Women 
• Slaves 
• Foreigners 
• Free Men 

The use of reason and logic to explain how the natural world works and how one ought to live.

• religion 
• theology 
• philosophy 
• world history 

Spartan women __________________

• had more freedoms than other Greek women.
• could own property
•  were healthy and strong
• all of these

Spartan society was notable for

• a higher standard of living than most Greek city-states
• an emphasis on military and athletic ability
• great intellectual and artistic accomplishment
• being the birthplace of democracy

At what age were boys sent away to the military camps?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What were the two main city-states of Ancient Greece?

• Rome & Alexandria
• Corinth & Olympia
• Thebes & Argos
• Sparta & Athens