Terms
The marketplace in a Greek town
Agora
A government ruled by one absolute rules
Tyranny
King of Macedonia and known for conquering land and spreading Greek culture
Alexander the Great
I am the father of Alexander the Great
Phillip II
A type of democracy that has citizens elect officials the govern on their behalf
Representative Democracy
The amount produced of a specific crop
Yield
A government ruled by the people
Democracy
Athenian noble and leader known for establishing the Council of 500 and making the assembly the major governing body.
Cleisthenes
The battle that starts the Persian War:
Marathon
Women could not vote, inherit land, or leave the home alone. Athens or Sparta
Athens
An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens
Delian League
A government where the power to rule rests in a king or queen
Monarchy
An ancient Athenian general known for making Athens more democratic and giving more people a voice in government
Pericles
Time period following the death of Alexander the Great
Hellenistic Era
This city state valued military strength. Athens or Sparta
Sparta
Enslaved people in Ancient Sparta
Helots
A government in which a small group of people have control.
Oligarchy
A Persian king known for attacking Greece to avenge my father's defeat
Xerxes
The battle that ends the Persian War:
Plataea
A person who sells goods to make money
Merchant
A Greek city-state
Polis
A type of government which allows ALL citizens to participate firsthand in decision making
Direct Democracy
Athenian naval commander known for devising a battle plan that almost destroyed the Persian fleet.
Themistocles
The 2 city states that fought in the Peloponnesian War
Athens and Sparta
An absolute ruler unrestricted by law.
Tyrant