Athens Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

how did Athens evolve

A

small village and gradually turned into a powerful city

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2
Q

where can you find evidence of trade found

A

along the coast of the Mediterranean sea

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3
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what did they trade

A

metalwork, Ivory, jewellery and textile

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4
Q

what other civilisation did they start coping in architecture

A

Egyptian

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5
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what did they learn in from other civilisation

A

maths from Persians and medicine from Egyptians

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6
Q

what 2 powerful cities emerged

A

Athens and Sprata

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7
Q

where was Athens built

A

on a big hill called Acropolis

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8
Q

where did the rulers live on the hill

A

on the slopes

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9
Q

what other building were eventually added

A

temples, public buildings

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10
Q

what was a Parthenon

A

temple dedicated to Athena

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11
Q

what is found on the north side of Acropolis

A

Erechtheum

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12
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what was the Erechtheum made out of

A

6 maids supporting a roof and the whole thing is made out of marble

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13
Q

who was the first mythical king

A

Cecrops

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