Greek Vocabulary Flashcards
Democracy
a form of government by the people, in which citizens often elect representatives to govern them
Balkan Peninsula
a large peninsula in southeastern Europe surrounded by water on three sides
Peloponnesus
a peninsula forming in the south part of Greece
Isthmus
a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
City-state
an independent state made up of a city and the territories depending on it
Monarchy
a form of government with a monarch at the head
Aristocrats
a member of the upper class
Oligarchy
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
Tyrant
a cruel and oppressive ruler
Acropolis
a rocky hill in the Athens, Greece, that served as a fortress for the ancient city’s most important buildings
Rivals
a person or things competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity
Allies
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
Agora
a public open space used for assemblies and markets
Assembly
a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose
