Athens
Period 2
Where knowledge is treasured, and quick wit is developed.
Athenians are smart, well rounded people. They worship the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
The Arts
Temples, intellect, wit, art, learning, and especially creativity were valued in Athens.
Athens focuses mostly on school, creating smart productive people.
Democracy
Athens used a democracy, where the people made all the governments decisions.
The Assembly
Made up of free, 18 year old men. This group proposes laws.
The Council of 500
Any citizen is free to join, but they must first win a lottery. There is a limit of 500, they propose laws, and they are paid.
Generals were special in Athens.
Generals
Generals lead Greece. There are 10 and they command the army, the navy, and pose as judges.
Trade
All the trading and meeting takes place in an agora. An agora is a downtown marketplace. They trade olive oil, honey, and pottery. In exchange they get grain and wood.