38 Questions
What was the symbol of a newborn male in Athenian life?
An olive branch
What subjects did boys learn in Athenian schools?
Reading, Writing, Math, and Music
What was the role of girls in Athenian life?
To become homemakers and manage the household
What was the symbol of a newborn female in Athenian life?
A piece of wool
At what age did boys start attending school in Athenian life?
Age 7
What did boys learn in addition to their academic subjects in Athenian schools?
Sport skills and military training
What was one of the activities that women rarely did in ancient Greece?
Voting
Who did women have to rely on to speak on their behalf?
Male guardian
What was one of the domestic activities that women were responsible for in ancient Greece?
Weaving cloth
What was one of the rights that women had in ancient Greece?
The right to own personal items
Who did women have to rely on to manage their lives?
Male guardian
What was one of the activities that men spent most of their day doing?
Discussing politics
What was one of the tasks that women performed for their families?
Wove cloth
What was one of the restrictions that women faced in ancient Greece?
They could not sell or give away their personal items
What made it difficult for city-states like Ancient Athens to interact with each other?
The mountainous landscape
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Athens?
Only children of Athenian parents
What was required for males to become citizens in Ancient Athens?
Finishing military service at age 20
Who were Metics in Ancient Athens?
Residents of Athens who were born outside the city
What was a limitation of Metics in Ancient Athens?
All of the above
What was the social status of children born to slaves in Ancient Athens?
They were automatically slaves
What was the status of prisoners of war in Ancient Athens?
They were considered slaves
How often did social class change occur in Ancient Athens?
Rarely
What was the fundamental idea of democracy in Ancient Athens?
Citizens were allowed to rule themselves
What was the name of the place where the Assembly met?
Pnyx
How often did the Assembly meet in Ancient Athens?
40 times per year
What was the role of a guardian in Ancient Athenian democracy?
To speak on behalf of women
What was the composition of the Council of 500?
10 tribes of 50 citizens
What was the term of service for a councillor in the Council of 500?
1 year
What was the outcome of a decision made by the Assembly?
A decree
What was the primary method of voting in the Assembly?
Voting by show of hands
Who was in charge of the council in Athens?
The Chairman of the council
How many times could a citizen serve on the council?
Twice
How were councillors chosen in Athens?
By lottery
What was the minimum age requirement to be a councillor?
30 years old
What was the role of the council in the government of Athens?
To be the full-time government
How many jurors were typically chosen for a trial?
501-1500
What was the role of the Assembly in the government of Athens?
To vote on laws
How long was the term of a magistrate?
One year
Study Notes
Roles of Men and Women in Ancient Athens
- Women spent most of their day at home, responsible for domestic chores like cleaning, cooking, and childcare.
- Women rarely left the house, except for family and religious celebrations.
- Women had a male guardian (husband, father, or brother) who spoke on their behalf.
- Women had the right to own personal items, but could not sell or give them away without their guardian's permission.
- Women learned reading, writing, and weaving, but primarily focused on domestic skills.
- Men, on the other hand, spent most of their day outside the home, working, shopping, and participating in politics.
Ancient Athens as a City-State
- Ancient Athens was an independent community with its own laws, government, and army.
- The city-state was formed due to the mountainous landscape, which made it difficult to travel to other areas.
- Citizens of Ancient Athens had to be born in the city-state and complete military service at age 20.
- Metics (immigrants) and slaves could not own land or become citizens.
Social Classes in Ancient Athens
- You were born into your social class, and movement between classes was rare.
- If you were born to a slave, you were automatically a slave.
- If you were born to a metic, you were automatically a metic.
- In special circumstances, a metic or slave could become a citizen by committing a serious offense or getting a rare opportunity.
Decision Making in Ancient Athens
- The Assembly allowed citizens to make direct decisions, with majority rule considered fair.
- All citizens had equal voting rights, but women, slaves, and metics were denied voting rights.
- The Council of 500, composed of 10 tribes of 50 citizens, met to discuss laws and ideas.
- The courts were involved in cases where someone committed a crime or had a complaint against someone else.
This quiz assesses knowledge of domestic skills, including reading, writing, weaving, and cleaning, which are important for physical fitness and overall well-being.
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