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Ancient Greece

TermDefinition
epic poem long narrative poem about heroic deeds, usually featuring a hero going on a journey
polis Greek city-states
hoplites armed foot soldiers in Ancient Greece
philosopher someone who studies knowledge, reality, and existence
democracy a system of government where the power is with the people
oligarchy a small group of individuals having control of a country
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 contests held to honor Zeus and the 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 on the island of Crete
Mycenaean late bronze age civilization that arose after the Minoan civilization
The Iliad epic poem written by Homer that is set during the Trojan War
The Odyssey epic poem written by Homer that is the sequel to The Iliad
immortal the ability to live forever (Greek gods were described like this)
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