Ancient Greece Vocabulary
The spread of Greek Culture often called classical civilization
Hellenistic
government run by a strong and/or cruel ruler
Tyranny
The two major city-states of ancient Greece
Athens and Greece
Which city-state was known for its strong army?
Sparta
What was a public market or meeting place in Greece called?
The Agora
City-state in ancient Greece
Polis
“rule by the people” government where people all vote (direct democracy) or they elect representatives to vote for them (representative democracy)
Democracy
What two geographic features effected how Ancient Greece developed?
Mountains and seas.
What do we call the Greek stories about gods?
Myths
The Pelopponesian Wars were fought between
Athens (Delian Leagues) and Sparta (Peloponnesian Leagues)
”High-city” or tall hill in Athens, where public buildings and temples stood.
Acropolis
society organized for the purpose of waging war
Military State
What kind of land forms are in Greece?
Peninsulas and islands
What was the famous Greek building on a hill?
The Parthenon
The Olympics were held to honor this greek God
Zeus
Rich and powerful families who rule
Aristocracy
Athens and their allies
Delian League
What is the Agora?
Public space in Ancient Greece
What games were held in Ancient Greece every 4 years?
The Olympics
The role of women in ancient Greece was centered around.
Household skills
Government where political power is held by a small group of people; usually the aristocrats
Oligarchy
Sparta and their allies
Peloponnesian League
Because it was hard to farm, the Athens became very good at what?
Trading and sailing
Where did the Greek gods live?
Mount Olympus
What was the "birthplace of democracy"?
Athens