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Greece Review

Ancient Greece Review

TermDefinition
Military State Society organized for the purpose of waging war
Politics The art and practice of government
Battle of Salamis Greek victory over the Persians during the Persian War, victory on water
Mythology A collection of myths or stories people told about their gods and heroes
Hippocratic Oath Oath taken by medical students swearing to practice medicine in an ethical way
Citizen Member of a city-state who had legal rights, meet to make laws
Polis Greek city-state
Oligarchy Rule by a small group of people
Peloponnesian War A civil war between Athens, Sparta and other city states that began in 431 BC
Helots Conquered group of people known as the Messenians who were forced to farm for Spartans
Olympics Athletic Competition held every four years in ancient Greece in honor of Zeus
Battle of Marathon Greek victory over the Persian army that ended the first Persian War, victory on land
Representative Democracy Citizens elect others to represent them in government, making decisions and passing laws on behalf of all the people
Direct Democracy Political system in which citizens participate directly in making decisions, make and pass laws
Democracy Type of government that means rule by the many or rule by the people-began in ancient Greece
Aristocracy Hereditary class or rulers, rule by the best people
Delian League A military alliance, led by Athens, to protect themselves after the Persian War.
Peloponnesian League A military alliance led by Sparta because they feared Athens
Athens Focus on democracy and a well rounded education, learning
Sparta Focus on war and fighting, military state
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