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the Greeks and U.S.
Part # 1-Greek geography, government, mythology, wars and achievements
Term | Definition |
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Mediterranean Sea | The largest body of water surrounding Greece. |
Archipelago | Greece was a collection of islands and peninsulas. |
Arable [fertile] land. | The Greeks had very little arable or fertile land. |
Aegean Sea | The body of water that separated Greece and Asia Minor. |
Athens | A Greek city on the Balkan Peninsula. |
Sparta | A Greek city on the Peloponnesus. |
Democracy | A system of government where citizens have power. |
Monarchy | A system of government where kings have power. |
Oligarchy | A system of government where on a few people have power. |
Aristocracy | A system of government where only the wealthy have power. |
Tyranny | A system of government where a dictator has all the power. |
Draco | An Athenian tyrant who laid the foundations for Athenian democracy. |
Solon | An Athenian tyrant who made it easier for citizens to participate in their government. |
Pericles | The man who led Athens when they were a democracy. During his time as leader, Athens had a 'golden age'. |
Persian Wars | When Athens and Sparta were allies against the Persian Empire. The Greeks won this war. |
Peloponnesian War | When Athens and Sparta fought each other. Sparta won this war and it weakened the city of Athens. |