9.2 The Greek City-States Flashcards
a city on the westurn coast of Asia Minor; site of the legendary Trojan War
Troy
a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
Mount Olympus
a city-state that was the best example of ancient Greek democracy; the capital of modern Greece
Athens
an ancient Greek city-state that was under strict military rule
Sparta
Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the lliad and the Odyssey, about the Trojan War
Homer
Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon
Pericles
a traditional story that may include gods and goddesses and often tries to explain events in nature
myth
to live forever
immortal
Ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato who wrote more than 170 books
Aristotle
a government by the people
democracy
the passing down of stories from person to person orally
oral tradition
in Ancient Greece, and Athenian governing body of all citizens older than eighteen
Assembly
a slave
helot
a fight between the Greeks and the people of Troy
Trojan War
athletic contest held by the ancient Greeks about 3,500 years ago and revived in modern times
Olympic Games
