Hellas Flashcards
What is the geographical area associated with the Hellas tribes?
The Hellas tribes are located in the peninsula between the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.
What is a polis?
A polis is a Greek city-state that is surrounded by walls for defensive purposes.
What is the agora?
The agora is a market place located in the city center of a polis.
What is the purpose of the assembly in a polis?
The assembly addresses political issues within the polis.
What is the acropolis?
The acropolis is a high point in a polis, often used for worshiping gods and as a watchtower to observe enemies.
What are some characteristics of each polis?
Each polis had its own laws, army, and government, governing themselves.
What types of government existed in the polis?
The governments in the polis included monarchy and democracy.
Self-sufficient
To take care of themselves without outside help
What is the religious belief system of the Greeks?
The Greeks were polytheistic, worshiping multiple gods.
What language did the Greeks speak?
The Greeks spoke the Greek language.
What is the significance of the Pan-Hellenic games?
The Pan-Hellenic games, held every four years, were associated with Mount Olympos, the residence of all the gods.
What is a tyrant?
A person who takes power illegally.
What is democracy?
A government in which the citizens make political decisions.
What does ‘polis’ mean?
The Greek word for city-state.
What is an oligarchy?
A government in which a few wealthy people rule.
