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Greece

Ancient Greece

TermDefinition
city-state a city and the surrounding country-side that is also its own country
democracy government by the people, of the people and for the people
Athens Greek city-state where democracy was first created. Society was founded on trade and education
Sparta Greek city-state that became a military society. Known for its warrior culture. Defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War.
Job specialization of the ancient Greeks farmers, shipbuilders, fisherman, craftsmen, traders
Alexander, the Great Macedonian King who was taught by Aristotle & loved Greek culture; He spread it across 3 continents
oligarchy 1. type of government in which power is shared between a small group of people 2.Common in Sparta
citizen someone who has the right to participate in their country's gov't
Direct democracy aka Athenian democracy a form of democracy where all the citizens directly participate in their gov't. by voting for laws, taxes, & leaders
Representative democracy 1. a form of democracy where countries with a large population of citizens elect gov't officials to represent their best interests & vote on issues for them 2. Ancient Rome & the Unites States
Birthplace of democracy Athens; ancient Greece
The gov't of ancient Athens direct democracy
Ancient Greek Religion Greeks practiced polytheism - belief in many gods
Why were the Greek city-states different from each other? mountains isolated the Greeks so the city-states developed independently
Monarchy 1. a gov't. when a single king or queen rules the civilization. 2. usually leads to a dynasty
Philosophy the study of basic truths of life
How did Socrates, Plato and Aristotle use philosophy? 1.asked questions 2. discussed solutions 3. looked for reasonable answers.
Major achievements during the Golden Age of Greece 1. Democracy 2. Theater, Art, & Architecture 3. Philosophy 4. Study of Medicine
What did the Greek city-states use the Seas for? 1. transportation 2. trade 3. communication 4. Food source
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