vocab
Philosophy
Using logic and wisdom to explain
Representative democracy
Citizens vote for a representative in their behalf
Jury
A group of people chosen to decide guilt or innocence
Myths
Very old stories told to explain events or justify beliefs
Labyrinth
A maze
Cyclops
Mythical giants
Democracy
A form of government in which people have a direct role in governing
Epic poems
Long poetic stories
Hero
A character that faces a challenge demanding strength courage and smarts
Acropolis
Polis
A powerful city state growing even more powerful
Monarchy
Government rules by a single person
Aristocracy
Government ruled by a group of elite landowners
Agora
The market place or social center
Tyrants
Powerful men that took advantage of people
Oligarchy
Gov ruled by a group of people
Helots
State Owen slaves
Alliances
Partnerships
Direct democracy
In which citizens gather to vote on laws and policies
Immortal
Able to live forever
Mythology
A collection of stories to explain events, beliefs and actions
Plague
A disease that causes many deaths
Truce
An agreement