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Athens

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Democracy
a government where the people have a direct say ("by the people")
Navy
Athens military strength was its_______________
Parthenon
The temple on top of the Acropolis dedicated to Athena
Acropolis
The high part of a Greek polis usually in the center of the polis
Pedegogue
The servant assigned to an Athenian student to tutor and teach good moral behavior
Women's Role
A respectable woman would be expected to stay home, keep pretty and bare children. They Live in a different part of the home & Hardly go out
Agora
The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". It was the center of athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city.
3 main subjects
Grammata (writing), Music and Physical Education
Athena
The Goddess of Wisdom and Battle Strategy. It is from her that Athens got it's name.
Philosophy
The love or study of wisdom. Athens' philosophy was to create good citizens with a healthy body, mind and soul.
Aegean Sea
The sea which the Athenians dominated trade and held military supremacy.
Theater of Dionysus
Not only a place for the ancient Greek plays but it also where the governing body, the assembly, met.
Assembly
The governing body of Athens where all male citizens could speak and cast votes.
Slaves
It was difficult to tell the difference between a slave and a citizen. Most families of Athens had at least one slave, even the poorest of families
Architecture
The people of Athens built beautiful temples and buildings, these buildings have influenced architecture throughout time. 3 Types of columns were Ionic, Doric & Corinthian
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