Ancient Greece Flashcards
Government
the system of rule and law for a community, city, state, or country
cooperation
an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit
citizen
a person who have certain rights and duties in a city-state or nation
tyranny
a government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king
oligarchy
a form of government where a self appointed group of powerful and wealthy elites makes the decisions
monarchy
a form of authoritative government where the leadership s transferred within one family
democracy
a form of government based upon the recognition of individual rights and freedoms
direct democracy
a form of democracy where citizens vote on every decision and law
alliance
a bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests
aristocrat
a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society
Athens
a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have a democracy;
also know as the birthplace of Western Civilization;
the capital of present day Greece
Sparta
a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy
Agora
a marketplace in ancient Greece
