9.2 Flashcards
Troy
A city on the western coast of Asia Minor; site of the legendary Trojan war
Mount Olympus
A mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
Athens
A city-state that was the best example of ancient Greek democracy; the capital of modern Greece
Sparta
An ancient Greek city-state that was under strict military rule
Homer
Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the odyssey, about the Trojan War
Pericles
Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the parthenon
Myth
A traditional story that may include gods and goddesses
Immortal
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Aristocracy
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Democracy
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Oral tradition
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Assembly
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Helot
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Trojan War
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Olympic Games
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