GCU 114 : Foundations Civilization Charts.docx
Document Summary
Became a democratic state with a assembly of free men. Sparta was a military state with professional army, always ready for war. Athenian ship fleet of triremes that protected trade. Spartan women were not oppressed because they needed to have strong babies. Athens was opposite, patriarchal marriage with underage women and overage men. Women and men were separated and women were confined. Were influential, owned property, traveled, participated in festivals. Zoroastrianism was spread but not very appealing. Rome"s mediterranean empire was centered around rome. Enough arable land with fertile volcanic soil. Patient-client relationship ex; senator provided legal advice and. Inequality of patricians vs. plebians representation, loans. client supported in battle and politics. Augustus forms the roman principate by allying with equities and was a benevolent dictator. There were not enough workers or soldiers. Overwhelming number soldiers because all men were subject to military service allowed sheer numbers to win battles.
