9.2 Flashcards
a city on the western coast of the Asia Minor; site of the legendary Trojan War
Troy
thought to the Greeks to be the home of there Gods
Mount Olympus
a city-state that was one of the best examples of ancient Greek democracy the capital of modern Greece
Athens
an Ancient Greek city-state that was under strict military rule
Sparta
Greek poet who composted two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey
Homer
Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literate and who was responsible for building the Parthenon
Pericles
a traditional story that may include Gods or goddess and often tries to explain events in nature
myth
to live forever
immortal
a government controlled by few wealthy people
aristocracy
a government owned by the people
democracy
the passing of stories from person to person orally
oral tradition
in ancient Greece, an Athenian governing body all the citizens older that 18
Assembly
a slave
helot
a war between the people of Greece and troy
Trojan War
Athletic contest held by the ancient Greeks about 3,500 years ago and revived in Modern times
Olympic Games