World civ Greece Flashcards
1
Q
Istmus
A
A small strip of land
2
Q
Harbor
A
Sheltered places with deep water close to shore
3
Q
Cultural borrowing
A
Culture take ideas from other cultures
4
Q
Polis
A
Large community
5
Q
Acropolis
A
Protected area (fort)
6
Q
Agora
A
Gathering places
7
Q
Tyranny
A
Took control of government and ruled alone
8
Q
Aristocracy
A
Wealth ruling class
9
Q
Assembly
A
Lawmaking group to make decisions
10
Q
Helot
A
Slaves owned by the state
11
Q
Oligarchy
A
Small ruling group
12
Q
Democracy
A
Ruled by the people
13
Q
Majority rule
A
The idea that receives the most votes becomes law
14
Q
Myth
A
Story passed down about a God or hero
15
Q
League
A
Group of allies
