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Ancient Greece Vocab

WordDefinition
Epic Along poem that tells the story of a hero.
Barbarians The name given by the Greeks to ay people who were not Greek.
colonies areas set up in conquered lands by the Greek city states for use when they themselves became overpowered.
Minoan an ancient Cretan civilization.
myths legends or stories that attempts to explain natural events.
Dorians a group that invaded Greece around 1,000 B.C.
Hellenes the name the Dorians gave themselves.
Acropolis a hilltop fortress in Ancient Athens which included the Parthenon and other famous buildings where citizens met to discuss the affairs of the community.
agora the central marketplace in Ancient Athens and the site of numerous temples and government buildings.
mattock a heavy hoe which was the chief tool of Greek farmers.
drama a serious play or theatrical event.
metics a class of people in Athens who were not citizens.
Helots one of the Spartan slave classes.
city- state a self governing unit made up of a city and its surrounding villages and farmland.
Homer a Greek epic poet and author of the Iliad and Odyssey.
monarchy a system of government in which a monarch- a king, queen, or emperor is the sole and absolute ruler.
oligarchy a system of government in which a few people ruled.
democracy a system of government in which the people rule,either directly or through elected representatives.
tyrant a ruler that has absolute power ( not limited by a constitution or by other officials )
polis a city- state in ancient Greece
trireme a major sailing vessel powered by three banks of oarsmen
fresco a panting done on fresh plaster with water colors
Peloponnesus a hilly major peninsula in Greece
ostracized shunned, avoided
oracle places where the gods spoke directly to man
phalanx special Greek battle formation where soldiers formed rows, closely pressed together
philosophy the study of the meaning and knowledge of life
Sophocles a famous Greek writer
Pericles a Greek leader of the Golden Age
Ionia a group of Greek cities on the coast of Asia Minor
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