The Greek City States Flashcards
on the western coast of Asia Minor site of the legndary Trojan War.
Troy
A mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
Mount Olympus
a city state that was the best example of ancient Greek democracy. The capital of modern greece
Athens
an ancient Greek city state that was under strict military rule
Sparta
Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems the illiad and the Odyssey about the Trojan War.
Homer
Ancient Athen leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon
Pericles
A traditonal story that may include gods and goddesses and often tries to explain events in nature
myth
To live forever
immortal
a government controlled by a few wealthy people
aristocracy
a government by the people
democracy
The passing down of stories from person to person orally.
oral Tradition
In ancient Greece and Athenian governing body of all citizens older than eighteen
Assembly
a slave
helot
athletic contestents held by the ancient greeks about 3500 years ago but then revived into modern day
Olympic Games
a war fought between the Greeks and the people of Troy.
Trojan War
