Vocab 5 Flashcards
System of government in which citizens participate directly in the day-to-day affairs of government rather than through elected representatives
Direct Democracy
Highest and most fortified point within a Greek city-state
Acropolis
Government headed by a privileged minority or upper class
Aristocracy
In ancient Greece, a play that mocked people or social customs
Comedy
Government in which people hold ruling power
Democracy
In ancient Greece, a play that focused on human suffering and very often ended in disaster
Tragedy
A series of questions to help man discover truth and self-knowledge
Socratic Method
City-state in ancient Greece
Polis
A culture that blended customs from Greece, Persia, Egypt and India
Hellenistic
Government in which a king or queen exercises central power
Monarchy
Art of skillful speaking
Rhetoric
Government in which ruling power belongs to a few people
Oligarchy
Blind Greek poet who authored the Iliad and the Odyssey
Homer
Famous example of Greek architecture dedicated to the goddess Athena
Parthenon
In ancient Rome, bridge like stone structure that carried water from the hills into the cities
Aqueduct
Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals
Civil Law
A leader with absolute control, in Rome was a leader appointed to rule for six months in times of emergency
Dictator
System of government in which officials are chosen by the people
Republic
A member of the lower class in ancient Rome, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders
Plebeian
A member of the landholding upper class in ancient Rome
Patrician
An ambitious Roman military commander that later became dictator of Rome, and eventually one of Rome’s most famous Emperors
Julius Caesar
In ancient Rome, official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies
Consul
A basic unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers
Legion
An official in ancient Rome who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
Tribune
200 year span known as the period of Roman peace
Pax Romana
