The Classical World Of Greece Flashcards
Government
An organization That rules, directs or controls a city, a state or nation
Polis
A city Dash stay 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 and responsibilities and his or her country
Philosophy
The study of or search for the truth, wisdom and the right way to live
Philosopher
Someone who uses reason to understand the world
Archipelago
A group of islands ex. Greece, Japan
Peninsula
An area of land surrounded on three sides by water
Oracle
A sacred site (place) where gods/goddess 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 Greeks 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 its own independent government and often controls much of the surrounding land ex. Athens and Sparta were city states of Greece
Agora
A public market and meeting place in an ancient Greek city
Acropolis
A fortified or strengthened hill in the center of the city – state; used for protection
Parthenon
A marble temple built to honor Athena; on top of the acropolis in Athens
