HIST101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Stoicism, Katharevousa, Plautus
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Polis: (all of greek history) greek sense of citizenry. Greek has a strong sense of pride when it comes protecting their city-state. One who doesn"t protect their city-state is looked down upon and ridiculed. Ostracism: (all of greek history) utilizing pieces of pottery to vote on banning whoever was voted most influential or most favorable . This practice was to ensure that no one would get too powerful in the democratic city state. The one who is voted for the most is required to leave the city-state for 10 years. Hubris: (all of greek history) pride that might cause problems in the future (example of. Hoplite warfare: ( 500"s bce) defense mechanism created by the athenians who won the. Basically many rows of athenian soldiers who holds the hoplon in front of their chest to create this strong defense that can"t be broken, therefore scaring the persians and winning the war.