the Greek word for a city-state

high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built

type of government in which people rule themselves

government in which only a few people have power

government that is made up of a small group of people from the highest social class in a society

person who has the right to participate in government

ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force

Athenian leader; he encouraged the spread of democracy and led Athens when the city was at its height.

war between Athens and Sparta in the 400s BC

stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works

Greek poet; he wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, two famous Greek epic poems. They describe the deeds of heroes during and after the Trojan War.

Greek poet; she was one of the most famous lyric poets of Greece.

Ancient Greek storyteller; he was famous for his fables—short stories that teach important lessons about life.

short story that teaches a lesson about life or gives advice on how to live

Greek philosopher; his teaching style was based on asking questions. He wanted people to question their own beliefs. He was arrested and condemned to death for challenging authority.

Greek philosopher; he was a student of Socrates. He started a school in Athens, called the Academy, and wrote The Republic, which describes an ideal society run by philosophers.

Greek philosopher; he was a student of Plato. He taught that people should live lives of moderation and use reason in their lives.

Greek mathematician; he was one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He is famous for his contributions to the field of geometry.

Greek doctor; he is regarded as the father of medicine. He tried to find out what caused diseases and is known today for his ideas on how doctors should conduct themselves.

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AH - Unit 8

Ancient Greece

Term	Definition
Polis	the Greek word for a city-state
Acropolis	high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built
Democracy	type of government in which people rule themselves
Aristocrat	rich landowner or noble
Oligarchy	government in which only a few people have power
Aristocracy	government that is made up of a small group of people from the highest social class in a society
Citizen	person who has the right to participate in government
Tyrant	ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force
Pericles	Athenian leader; he encouraged the spread of democracy and led Athens when the city was at its height.
Alliance	an agreement to work together
Peloponnesian War	war between Athens and Sparta in the 400s BC
Mythology	stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
Homer	Greek poet; he wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, two famous Greek epic poems. They describe the deeds of heroes during and after the Trojan War.
Sappho	Greek poet; she was one of the most famous lyric poets of Greece.
Aesop	Ancient Greek storyteller; he was famous for his fables—short stories that teach important lessons about life.
Fable	short story that teaches a lesson about life or gives advice on how to live
Socrates	Greek philosopher; his teaching style was based on asking questions. He wanted people to question their own beliefs. He was arrested and condemned to death for challenging authority.
Plato	Greek philosopher; he was a student of Socrates. He started a school in Athens, called the Academy, and wrote The Republic, which describes an ideal society run by philosophers.
Aristotle	Greek philosopher; he was a student of Plato. He taught that people should live lives of moderation and use reason in their lives.
Euclid	Greek mathematician; he was one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He is famous for his contributions to the field of geometry.
Hippocrates	Greek doctor; he is regarded as the father of medicine. He tried to find out what caused diseases and is known today for his ideas on how doctors should conduct themselves.

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