Greek Culture
A government ruled by a single king or queen?
Monarchy
The fortified hilltop in Athens where the Parthenon sits.
Acropolis
This city state focused on military Strength
Sparta
Ancient Greece was located in this part of Europe.
Southeastern Europe
A government controlled by a small group of powerful people?
Oligarchy
Traditional stories about gods like Zeus and Athena.
Mythology
Spartan society focused on this.
Military Strength
Mountains caused Greece to develop many of these separate communities.
City-States
A government ruled by a cruel and oppressive leader who takes power
Tyranny
A long narrative poem about heroic deeds like The Odyssey.
Epic
Spartan boys began military training around this age.
Age 7
The sea Greeks traveled for trade and exploration.
Mediterranean Sea
A system where citizens vote directly on laws and decisions?
Direct Democracy
A form of storytelling performed on stage, common in ancient Greek theater.
Drama
The main Spartan goal for boys growing up.
Becoming a strong soldier
A city that rules itself.
City-State
A system where citizens elect officials to make decisions for them?
Representative Democracy
A tight military formation where soldiers fought shoulder-to-shoulder with shields and spears.
Phalanx
Spartan people were trained to be this type of fighter.
Warrior / soldier
The Greek city-state known for democracy.
Athens