Chapter 9/9.2 Flashcards
A city on the western coast of Asia Minor
Troy
A mountain located in Northern Greece
Mount Olympus
A city-state that was the best example of ancient Greece democracy; the capital of modern Greece
Athens
an ancient Greek city-state that was under strict military rule
Sparta
Ancient Greek poet who composed 2 poems the Iliadand and the Odyssey about the Trojan Wars
Homer
Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature
Pericles
traditional stories that may include gods and godesses
Myth
able to live forever
immortal
the gov. was controlled by members of wealth, privileged families
Ariistocacy
gov. by the people
democracy
myths and legends
oral tradition
gathering of citizens
assembly
slaves
helots
a war between the Greeks and and the people of Troy
Trojan Wars
Athletic contest held by the ancient Greeks about 3,500 years ago and revived in modern time
Olympic Games