passageways that twist and turn in all directions froming a maze
polis
greek word for city-state, the basic political unit of Hellenic civilization.
citizen
those that took part in the government in Greece. They could vote, hold public office, own property, in return they had to fight in times of war to defend the polis.
aristocrat
landholding nobles, who as members of the upper class provided cavalry for the King's military ventures
phalanx
military formation used by the Greeks to fight as a single unit.
tyrant
When one man seized power and ruled the polis single-handedly. Can also refer to a King that rules with a heavy hand or cruel and unjustly.
constitution
written document that details the formation of the government.
mercenary
soldier that fights for money or reward
oligarchy
rule by a minority of elite
classical
an artistic style that includes works characterized by beautiful simplicity and graceful balance
tragedy
genre of plays developed by the Greeks focusing on tragic events of real life.
perspective
point of view in art or architecture which revelas depth
comedy
genre of plays developed by the Greeks which focus on humorous events in life.
philosopher
Lover of wisdom, developed reason and logic.
logic
Using reason to solve problems
patrician
elite class of Roman citizens
plebeian
lower class of Romans
republic
form of democratic government where officials are elected by the people to represent their needs to the government.
consul
title taken by Ceasar
dictator
Ruleer that assumes control with support of the military and supressing the rights of the people
tribune
council of rulers that sit in judgement of others
triumverate
3 headed rule of government in Rome where power was shared
aqueduct
water intake and sewage system built in Rome.
messiah
the chosen prophet that was predicted in the Bible that would be the son of God that came to save man.
martyr
a person that dies for a cause
inflation
the increase in prices of any good usually determined by the laws of supply and demand
bishop
part of the leadership heirarchy in the Catholic church.
cavalry
army that fights on horseback.
civil service
system set up to have only the most educated and competent people work in the government.
mandarin
ethnic Chinese people
ethics
values of a culure that dictate behavior.
filial piety
respect and duty to one's ancestor's or elders in China.
yin and yang
part of the Taoism/Daosim philosophy symbolizing balance (light in dark, good in bad and vice versa)
heirarchy
demonstration of a power structure
extended family
Aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents
nuclear family
parent(s), children
acupuncture
ancient chinese from of medecine using needles in various pressure points to relieve pain or cure disease.
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