Ancient Greece Power Words

Question 1

Long narrative poem about heroic deeds, usually featuring a hero going on a journey.

Answer 1

Epic Poem

Question 2

Greek city-states

Answer 2

Polis

Question 3

Armed foot soldier in Ancient Greece.

Answer 3

Hoplites

Question 4

Someone who studies knowledge, reality, and existence.

Answer 4

Philosopher

Question 5

A system of government where the power is vested in the people.

Answer 5

Democracy

Question 6

A small group of individual having control of a country or large group of people.

Answer 6

Oligarchy

Question 7

Spartan slaves in Ancient Greece.

Answer 7

Helots

Question 8

Leaders of Ancient Sparta.

Answer 8

Ephors

Question 9

A performance intended to make people laugh.

Answer 9

Comedy

Question 10

A performance featuring tragic events and having an unhappy ending.

Answer 10

Tragedy

Question 11

Athletic contests held to honor Zeus and the other gods.

Answer 11

Olympic Games

Question 12

A form of discussion by asking and answering questions to engage in critical thinking. By doing so, it illuminates useful ideas.

Answer 12

Socratic Method

Question 13

Bronze Age civilization in Greece that arose on the island of Crete.

Answer 13

Minoan

Question 14

Flourished in the late Bronze Age, a civilization that arose after the Minoan civilization.

Answer 14

Mycenaean

Question 15

An epic poem written by Homer. Set during the Trojan War.

Answer 15

The Iliad

Question 16

An epic poem written by Homer-sequel to the Iliad.

Answer 16

The Odyssey

Question 17

The ability to live forever. The Greek gods were described as Greek writing.

Answer 17

Immortal