Ancient Greece Flashcards
Polis
Both a place and a governing body. (Lesson 1)
Acropolis
Temples and public buildings were built there. (Lesson 1)
Agora
Open Space. (Lesson 1)
Aristocrats
Men became wealthy because of the amount of land they owned. (Lesson 1)
Oligarchy
A state that is ruled by a few people. (Lesson 1)
Tyrants
A government ruled by one many. (Lesson 1)
Democracy
A say in how the civilization was governed. (Lesson 1)
Ephors
A council of five men who managed the government. (Lesson 1)
Helots
People who were captured in battle and enslaved. (Lesson 1)
Classical
Old. (Lesson 2)
Allies
Friend. (Lesson 2)
Plague
Deadly Disease. (Lesson 2)
Blockaded
A blocked off area. (Lesson 2)
Tragedies
Good and evil; the rights of individuals. (Lesson 2)
Comedies
Humor to criticize society, especially politicians. (Lesson 2)