chapter 9 Flashcards
polis
The Greek word for a city-state is polis.
classical
age is one that is marked by great achievements.
acropolis
a high hill called the Acropolis.
democracy
a type of government in which people rule themselves.
aristocrats
rich landowners or aristocrats.
oligarchy
a government in which only a few people have power is called an oligarchy.
citizens
people who have the right to participate in government.
tyrant
which meant a leader who held power through the use of force.
pericles
an elected leader
mythology
A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
homer
a poet named homer
sappho
her poems were beautiful and emotional.
aesop
is famous for his fables.
fables
are short stories that teach the readers lessons about life or give advice on how to live.
influence
Have an exert or effect.
