Life was sophisticated and graceful in Athens but the Athenians were often mocked by opposing countries for lacking bravery, patriotism and courage Athens was
It is a temple to honor the Greek goddess Athena and remains today as a symbol of Ancient Greece and the beginning of Athenian democracy Page 4 Ancient
Persia was no longer a threat to Greece ? Greek city-states felt new confidence and freedom ? Athens entered its Golden Age, basking in the glory of the
For more information about Ancient Greece, follow the URL to the video, and fast-forward to the Two Greek City States Location and Populations Athens
city-states were Athens and Sparta Ancient Greek towns had high walls surrounding them with a temple called an acropolis built high up inside the walls
#9681 ATHENS ANCIENT GREECE NEW DIMENSION/QUESTAR, 2001 Grade Levels: 9-13+ 30 minutes DESCRIPTION Recalls the historical significance of Athens,
The Spartans spoke Greek They thought of themselves as Greeks But Sparta was very different from the other Greek city-states All citizens in ancient Greece
Displays cover a wide range of themes; Early Greece, Sparta, Corinth and Athens; The Hellenistic World; gods and goddesses; heroes and myths; the symposium;
Two Greek City States Location and Populations Athens • Named for the goddess Athena – Goddess of wisdom and knowledge • Population – 140,000
states were Athens and Sparta II Athens: A Greek City-State Athens was a great city-state in ancient Greece The political structure evolved from a monarchy →
DESCRIPTION Recalls the historical significance of Athens, using modern influenced social values and culture; characteristics of Classical Greek art and
Athenian democracy encouraged similar reforms in a number of Greek city-states Page 13 Discontent in Athens a) Economic The small farmers, unable to