Vocabulary A
A greek word meaning "city-state"
Polis
land nearly surrounded by water
peninsula
philosopher from Macedonia, private tutor of Alexander
Aristotle
Greece is located on this continent
Europe
Alexander founded the city of ________________, Egpyt which became a center of knowledge
Alexandria
open area where Greeks could meet and trade
agora
a sheltered place along the coast for ships
harbor
Greek philosopher and teacher of Plato
Socrates
Two most famous Greek city-states
Sparta and Athens
Leader of Athens. Made sure citizens could participate in government. Died during the Plague
Pericles
type of government with one ruler
monarchy
a government where a small group make decisions
oligarchy
Greek philosopher, wrote The Republic, founded a school called the Academy
Plato
The soil of Greece was very _____________ and ___________
rocky and dry
Greek poet. Wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey
Homer
The drive to become powerful, successful, or famous
ambition
a walled hill found in Greek city-states
acropolis
great military leader with a respect of Greek culture; expanded empire from Greece to India
Alexander
This city state was NOT known for their art, science, and education
What are the two major crops grown in Greece
Olives and Grapes
A lawmaking body of government
Assembly
a culture that was a blend of Greek ideas and traditions of Africa and Asia
Hellenism
Father of Alexander the Great
Philip II
Peloponnesian War
Explain the difference between Direct and Representative democracy
Direct-citizens vote directly to make decisions
Representative- citizens vote for representatives to make decisions