ss vocab Flashcards
What is a Peninsula?
A body of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is Oligarchy?
A government system where a small group holds power.
What is Democracy?
A system of government where all citizens participate in governance.
What does Independent mean?
Free from outside control; self-governing.
What does Autonomous mean?
Having the freedom to govern oneself.
What is Philosophy?
The study of life’s nature and meaning, derived from the Greek term for ‘love of wisdom’.
What is a Myth?
Traditional stories that explain natural events or describe gods and heroes.
What is an Oracle?
A sacred shrine where a priest or priestess communicates divine messages.
What is Polytheism?
The belief in multiple gods.
What is Monotheism?
The belief in a single god.
What is Tragedy?
A dramatic form where characters face struggles leading to an unhappy conclusion.
What is Comedy?
A dramatic form characterized by a happy ending.
What is an Epic?
A long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds.
What is Drama?
A performance where actors portray characters in a story.
What is a Fable?
A short story that imparts a moral lesson.
What is a City-State?
An independent city and its surrounding territory with its own government.
What is a Citizen?
An inhabitant entitled to rights and privileges of a freeman.
What is a Legacy?
Achievements that continue to exist after one’s death.
What does Enslave mean?
The act of making someone a slave.
What are Barracks?
Buildings used to house soldiers.
