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athen/sparta golden age
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6th Grade
04/20/2010

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city-state
Definition
a geographic area with a major independent city at the center, such as athens, sparta or rome
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serfs
Definition
agricultural workers who framed land owned by a landowner, often to pay off a debt to the land owner
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pericles
Definition
was the general and statesman responsible for the construction of the parthenon
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parthenon
Definition
honors athena the goddess of wisdom, war and art and crafts. considered a masterpiece of ancient athens
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colonnade
Definition
a row of columns supporting a roof or arches
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agora
Definition
marketplace, courtrooms and religious shrines. center of the city.
Term
what would a day be like in agora for men vs women
Definition
males work together with slaves, shop, and have conversation over food. women and young boys were not allowed into agora until the afternoon, and did not stay long.
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jury
Definition
a group of people chosen to give a verdict on a legal case presented to them in a court of law.
Term
kleroteria
Definition
a machine used to select jurors, it insured a random selection. names on cards placed in rows, colored balls were dropped into spaces next to slots the color of the ball next to a row determined if you were picked or not
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assembly
Definition
group of citizens that voted on the policies and laws of athens, there had to 6000 present to meet
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council
Definition
drew up laws the assembly voted on, composed of 50 men from 10 tribal council's.
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military commanders
Definition
helped pass laws and policies, however the citizens elected them 1 from each of the 10 tribes.
Term
what is the difference between council and military commanders
Definition
council 50 member military 10
randomly choose, elected yearly
drew laws, helped pass laws
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who was the most famous military commander
Definition
Pericles
Term
who was socrates
Definition
famous teacher and philosopher, he challenged people to think about moral ideas such as courage and justice.You should study your own belief and behaviors.
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theater of dionysus
Definition
a amphitheater honoring dionysus, loved to celebrate are, theater and religion through this festival
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acoustics
Definition
great sound quality
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what is the jury process
Definition
all citizens were encouraged to serve, 200 men, paid for time, randomly picked by kleroteria.
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why was Pericles so important to athens
Definition
helped persuade the support of art and music.
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