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Greece- Kinzinger

TermDefinition
Epic poem Long narrative poem about heroic deeds, usually featuring a hero going on a journey
polis Greek city-state
hoplites armed foot soldier in Ancient Greece
philosopher someone who studies knowledge, reality, and existence
democracy a system of government where the power is vested in the people
oligarchy a small group of individuals having control of a country or larger group of people
helots Spartan slaves in Ancient Greece
ephors leaders of ancient Sparta
comedy a performance intended to make an audience laugh
tragedy a performance featuring tragic events and having an unhappy ending
Olympic Games athletic contest held to honor Zeus and other gods
Socratic Method a form of discussion by asking and answering questions to engage in critical thinking. By doing so, it will illuminate useful ideas
Minoan Bronze Age civilization in Greece that arose on the island of Crete
Mycenaean flourished in late Bronze Age, a civilization that arose after the Minoan civilization
The Iliad An epic poem written by Homer. Set during the Trojan War.
The Odyssey An epic poem written by Homer-sequel to the Iliad
immortal the ability to live forever. The Greek gods were described as immortal in Greek writing.
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