Greek Society and the Greek Polis The Acropolis

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Greek Society and the Greek Polis

Greek Society and the Greek Polis

The Acropolis was located on the highest point in the Polis –where temples and

The Acropolis was located on the highest point in the Polis –where temples and public buildings were located.

Each city state in Greece and its surrounding countryside was called a Polis. Can

Each city state in Greece and its surrounding countryside was called a Polis. Can you think of a Polis in the United States?

Society was divided into two groups Free People

Society was divided into two groups Free People

and Slaves Greek slaves mining

and Slaves Greek slaves mining

How did people become slaves? • They were captured in war • They were

How did people become slaves? • They were captured in war • They were born to slave parents • They fell into debt and could not pay their debts

Slaves had no rights and were the lowest in society. Most families owned slaves

Slaves had no rights and were the lowest in society. Most families owned slaves as house servants or laborers. Free men and women Slaves Talk to your neighbor about tasks that slaves may have performed each day.

Women had few rights an ancient Greece (except in Sparta). Greek women: • had

Women had few rights an ancient Greece (except in Sparta). Greek women: • had arranged marriages – the father “gave” away his daughter as a gift. • Maintained their homes and managed the household, • did not socialize with men; and • were not permitted out of the house without a male escort.

Citizens were free men. In Athens, citizens were expected to go to the assembly

Citizens were free men. In Athens, citizens were expected to go to the assembly and vote. In Sparta, citizens were required to serve in the military.

Military groups – • Hoplites were foot soldiers or infantry men. What are soldiers

Military groups – • Hoplites were foot soldiers or infantry men. What are soldiers called on horseback? • The Phalanx was an important fighting formation used by Greek armies. It was successfully used in battle because it created an impenetrable wall of well armed men.

Lets take a look at Greek armor and weapons. https: //www. youtube. co m/watch?

Lets take a look at Greek armor and weapons. https: //www. youtube. co m/watch? v=Yg. HOHb. W 9 f CA

Greek Society and the Greek Polis: Acropolis: What was the role of women? Society

Greek Society and the Greek Polis: Acropolis: What was the role of women? Society was divided into two groups: Did women have rights? Who were citizens? What were citizens expected to do in Athens? Sparta? How did people become slaves? 1. 2. 3. Military: What were hoplites? What was the phalanx?

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