The Classical World Of Greece Flashcards
Government
A organization That rules, directs and controls a city, a state or a nation
Polis
A city state in Ancient Greece ex Athens and Sparta
Assembly
A law making body of government made of a group of citizens
Citizen
A person with certain rights responsibilities in his or her country
Philosophy
The study of or search for the truth, wisdom and the right way to live
Philosopher
Someone who uses a reason to understand the world
Archipelago
A group of islands example Greece, Japan
Peninsula
An area of land surrounded on three sides by water
Oracle
A scattered site (place) where are gods/goddesses were consulted during ancient Greek times; any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods
Jury
A group of people Who decide innocence or guilt
Hellenistic
A term that describes Greek culture after the death of Alexander the great; the three main kingdoms formed by the break up of Alexander’s empire
City state
A city that has it on independent government and often controls much of the surrounding land example Athens and Sparta were city states of Greece
Agora
A public market and meeting place in ancient Greek city
Acropolis
A fortified or strengthened hill in the center of the city state used for protein
Parthenon
A marble temple built to honor Athena; on top of the acropolis in Athens