2.Which cultural VALUES or principles do you think underpinned this form of democracy?
The Athenian direct democracy valued the concept of rule by many, not by experience. They valued the principle of "anyone who wishes," meaning any citizen could attend government assembly meetings. Their government did not believe that decisions needed to be made only by aristocrats. They supported collective effort in decision making between everyone who was considered a citizen. 

3.What was seen as 'civic duty' for an Athenian?
It was seen as a 'civic duty' for citizens participate in the government. Citizens were obligated to vote and engage in government decisions and assembly meetings.

2. Which cultural VALUES or principles do you think underpinned this process?
The process of ostracism in ancient Greece reveals balance of power as a cultural value. This means that ancient Athens believed that no one person should become intensely powerful over the people. The principle of giving more power to citizens rather than wealthy aristocrats also underpinned the practice of ostracism. Finally, the value of public opinion from citizens also proves to be a value of ancient Greece, since citizens expressing their dislike of or intolerance for a particular person was supported.

3. What do you think could be the danger of one person getting too 'high' up in power?
Someone who gains too much power can be threatening because they start to have an entitled mindset of indispensability, meaning that person thinks they are so important to an organization that it could not possibly survive without them. People who are too 'high' up in power have of a lot of choice and like to exercise their dominance over a group. Also, people with a lot of power are almost seen as above the law and exempt from discipline or change. 

2. Which cultural VALUES or principles do you think underpin the concepts of hubris and nemesis?
A cultural value of ancient Greece is the Greek gods and how people feared them.  If people behaved with hubris, they knew they would offend the gods and nemesis would quickly follow. They also valued ostracism to provide someone with punishment if they were too prideful or powerful to balance their good fortune with consequence. Finally, ancient Greece valued peace and equality. Since people knew the consequence of acting with hubris, they would be afraid of  nemesis, keeping peace in society. People overstepping their boundaries and testing their mortal limitations led to an imbalance in control between the gods and the people, therefore the gods had to establish their control again with a punishment. 

3.How are hubris and nemesis illustrated in the famous Greek myth of Icarus & Daedalus OR can you think of another famous movie/book that illustrates the terms?
The Greek myth of Icarus and Daedalus tragically embodies the concept of hubris and nemesis. Icarus was Daedalus' son, and they were both imprisoned together when Daedalus made 2 pairs of wings for them to escape the prison. Daedalus gave Icarus strict instructions on how to use the wings, to not fly close to the sun or the wings will be scorched, and to not fly too low, or the waves will weight the wings down. At first, Icarus followed his fathers instructions, but ego and pride soon set in as he took advantage of the freedom and flew closer and closer to the sun. Icarus was too confident in himself and did not think he had to listen to the wise instructions of his father. Nemesis followed his hubris. Icarus' wings fell a part as they melted by the heat of the sun, and Icarus quickly fell into the depths of the ocean.

Key terms: Hubris, Nemesis, Hamartia

3. How was it similar and different to modern day arts festivals, like the Oscars or SYTYCD?
The festival was similar to the idea of SYTYCD because judges from each political tribes judged artistic performances like song, dance, and choreography. The festivals were different from todays's Oscars and SYTYCD competitions because political leaders judged the performers in the festival. Now, professional performers that are experienced in dance, singing, acting, and choreography judge the competition candidates.

2. How did women lead the funeral rites? (3-6 sentences)