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What was the City State of Athens known for?
What was the City State of Athens known for?
- Being dictatorial and militaristic
- Establishing the Olympic games
- Creating an open democratic society (correct)
- Concentrating on warfare activities
What did Spartan women have that Athenian women did not?
What did Spartan women have that Athenian women did not?
- The right to participate in the Olympics
- Freedom in education
- The ability to assume human form as immortals
- Equal rights as men (correct)
What activity were Spartans known for concentrating on?
What activity were Spartans known for concentrating on?
- Warfare activities (correct)
- Reading and writing
- Music and literature
- Gymnastics and sports
What is the meaning of 'Mens Sana in Corpore Sano'?
What is the meaning of 'Mens Sana in Corpore Sano'?
What was the main material used for construction of the Greek temples?
What was the main material used for construction of the Greek temples?
What is the function of the Pronaos in a Greek temple?
What is the function of the Pronaos in a Greek temple?
How were the roofs of Greek temples supported?
How were the roofs of Greek temples supported?
What is the Adyton in a Greek temple used for?
What is the Adyton in a Greek temple used for?
In what orientation were Greek temples mostly built?
In what orientation were Greek temples mostly built?
What is the function of the Opisthodomos in a Greek temple?
What is the function of the Opisthodomos in a Greek temple?
Study Notes
Ancient Greece
City State of Athens
- Known for its cultural and intellectual achievements, being the birthplace of democracy, theater, and philosophy.
Women in Ancient Greece
- Spartan women had more rights and freedoms than Athenian women, including the ability to own property and participate in sports.
Ancient Spartan Society
- Concentrated on military training and warfare, with a focus on producing skilled and loyal warriors.
Latin Mottos
- 'Mens Sana in Corpore Sano' means 'A healthy mind in a healthy body', emphasizing the importance of a balance between physical and mental well-being.
Greek Temple Architecture
Building Materials
- Main material used for constructing Greek temples was marble or limestone.
Temple Components
- The Pronaos was the entrance hall of a Greek temple, often decorated with columns and sculptures.
- The Adyton was a restricted area in a Greek temple, often used for sacred rituals and housing sacred relics.
- The Opisthodomos was a rear chamber in a Greek temple, used for storing treasures and sacred objects.
Temple Design
- Greek temples were mostly built with an east-west orientation, allowing for sunlight to illuminate the interior.
- The roofs of Greek temples were supported by a combination of wooden beams, rafters, and tiles.
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Explore the organization of Ancient Greece into rival City States, including the contrasting societies of Athens and Sparta. Learn about the development of democratic and militaristic societies in this ancient civilization.
