click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Ancient Greece
buzz words for students in sanders middle school
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peninsula | A piece of land nearly surrounded by water |
| Colony | A group of people living in new territory who have ties to their homeland |
| Polis | A Greek city-state |
| Agora | A gathering place; market place in ancient Greece |
| Tryant | An absolute ruler unrestrained by law |
| Oligarchy | A government in which a small group has control |
| Democracy | A government by the people |
| Helots | Enslaved people in ancient Sparta |
| Direct Democracy | A form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process |
| Representative Democracy | A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern |
| Philosopher | A person who searches for wisdom |
| Myth | A traditional story that explains the beliefs of people |
| Oracle | A sacred shrine where a priest spoke for a god |
| Fable | A story meant to teach a lesson |
| Drama | A story written in the form of a play |
| Tragedy | A film in which characters fail to overcome serious problems |
| Comedy | A film that tells a humorous story |