Ancient Greece Flashcards
the system of rule and law for a community, city, state or country
government
an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit; joint action
cooperation
a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection
citizen
a government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king.
tyranny
a form of government where a self-appointed group of powerful and wealthy elites makes the decisions
oligarchy
a form of authoritative government where the leadership is transferred within a one family
monarchy
a form of government based upon the recognition of individual rights and freedoms.
democracy
a form of democracy where citizens vote on every decision and law.
direct democracy
a bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests
alliance
a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society
aristocrat
a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have a democracy; also known as the birthplace of Western civilization; the capital of present-day Greece
Athens
a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy
Sparta
a person who has certain rights and duties in a city-state or nation
citizen
a marketplace in ancient Greece
agora
a type of landform surrounded by water; like much of Greece is surrounded by the Ionian, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas
peninsula
What was difficult for ancient Greeks since much of the land was separated by water or mountains?
communication
Which form of government usually came first in a Greek city-state?
monarchy
Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning “few”?
Oligarch
Since farmland was scarce, ancient Greeks established these around the Mediterranean region.
colonies
Which city-state trained both boys and girls to fight in the army?
Sparta
Who led the government of Athens during its Golden Age and oversaw the construction of the Parthenon?
Pericles
What are the two types of Greek drama?
Comedy and Tragedy
What word means “love of wisdom” in Greek?
philosophy
Where did the ancient Greeks believe the gods lived?
Mount Olympus
Which type of Greek column is the most simple and plain?
Doric
