Children went to school mostly because of academics unlike Sparta who focused on war. Men and women focused on being a well-rounded individual and possessing a good mind and body. Also, women in Athens focused on athletics so they could be healthy mothers. Women taught their daughters how to weave and spin wool while the boys finished their education and became a citizen.
What role did citizens play in Athens?
They attended and voted the fortnightly meetings of the assembly which directed the actions of the state.
They were obliged to serve in defence of the state.
They manned the courts as jury-judges.
They participated in the religious and cultural life of the life of the state.
They manned the bloated public service which administered the state.
They farmed the land and produced the basic subsistence of the state. A citizen of Athens was able to vote in all the decisions made by the city.
What were some hazards and dangers during the times in ancient Athens Greece?
There was the danger of Spartan attacks, as well as Persian Attacks.
Weather could also be hazardous at times.
What was cleisthenes contribution to democracy?
Polis is the Greek word for a city-state, that is a tract of farmland on which was built a city and its protective fortress (acro-polis = high city, that is the fortress on a hill, around which the city came to be built). It was independent - self ruled - which is why the term city-state is used.
Who is the smartest greek god OPINION?
Athena. She is goddess of wisdom so it has to be her. There is no right or wrong answer because it's opinion, but Athena is wright. No matter what Athena is the correct answer.
What were two ways Athens was ruled before democracy?
Before, Athenian democracy was put into place, it was ruled by the Tyrant's in a Tyrannical government. Okay guys, my answer might not be the best but, it got me an A on my paper! I hope this answer helps you! If not, I'm sorry!!
Who fought in the 100 year waR?
England and France mainly fought in the Hundred year war, but other Countries as Scotland, Flemish Regions, the Reign of Castile, Republic of Genoa Reign of Navarre, Reign of Bohemia, Burgundy, the Duchy of Brittany intervened, at least intermittently, in the conflict directly or furnishing mercenaries.
What were the main accomplishments of Themistocles?
· Themistocles saved Greece, for it was his strategies that won the battle of Salamis.
· He was also very active in the victory of the Marathon the Persian fleet landed it's ground forces but Themistocles thought ahead and met them at the beach with his army and stopped the invasion before it begun.
· He convinced the Athenian government that the way to victory against the Persians was through a naval battle
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I am doing a project on Themistocles so when I cam across this site and noticed the questioned hadst been answered I decided to help.
Haven't finished yet therefore I only got three major accomplishments!!! Good luck though...
Why do you think democracy developed in Athens and not in Sparta?
Sparta had a limited democracy - they had to as the citizens would not fight if the citizens didn"t have a say on both war and the important issues of government.
Athens developed from a limited democracy to a radical one as the citizens were sick of the rule and exploitation by the aristocratic oligarchs. After an initial limited democracy under Cleisthenes, and the return of the oligarchs during and after the Persian invasion, Ephialtes restored democracy, was murdered for it, and his deputy Pericles took over, developing it into a radical democracy where the citizens in fortnightly assembly made the decisions and the council implemented them.
Why was Greece settled in City states?
The reason why Greek City-States were set up like this was because of the mountains that surrounded each Greek City-State which made it difficult for the inhabitants of each City-State to communicate with other.
Why should Athens go to war with Spartans EXPLAIN PLEASEEE?
After the Persian War, Athens converted the anti-Persian Delian League which it led into an empire of its own. Using this power, it became aggressive against some of the other independent city-states, culminating in its attempt to bankrupt its neighbour Megara, a member of the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta.
Sparta appealed to Athens to back off, Athens refused and war ensued.
What are the dog quarantine laws in Greece?
Embassy of Greece
2221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-5800
E-mail: nycons@greekembassy.org
A pet must have a current Health Certificate stating that it has been examined and shows no
clinical signs or symptoms of infectious and contagious diseases; it has been vaccinated against rabies; and it has been treated against echinococcosis within thirty days prior to date of travel. This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of loading. The rabies vaccination should be given not less than 15 days and not more than one year from the date of arrival in Greece. Birds must have a certificate stating that they are free from psittacosis.
What laws did Solon promote democracy in Athens?
The laws he chose were the ones that changed the outlook of slavery. That is how Solon promoted democracy in Athens
Did Sparta become the most powerful Greek city-state during the Golden Age?
No, Sparta became most powerful after Athens was defeated in the Peloponnesian War, was stripped of its empire and revenue, and so lost its golden age without the money it mulcted from its empire.
In Athens. == == On the Acropolis in Athens, funded by filched money from the Delian League Treasury
What kind of education did Athens get?
In Athens, children would learn about reading and writing father would have a regular job or meet hid friends at the Agora, and women would stay home and do family work.
Phildias was a sculpture back in 490 BC to 430 BC. He has made many famous works in his lifetime. His sculpture of Zeus/ Jupiter is the most famous one.
and he was the designer of the Parthenon. (the main one)
Which army was bigger during the Peloponnesian War Sparta or Athens?
The Athenian empire was stronger at sea, the alliance led by Sparta was stronger on land.