Term
|
Definition
| the Greek word for "city-state." (i.e. Athens) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a high hill [used for protection by the Greek so they could see their enemies before they attacked.] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an age marked by great achievements |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A type of government in which people rule themselves. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A government in which only a few people have power. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who had the right in government [only men born of the city/state.] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a leader who held power through the use of force.
Back then, were considered to be good leaders. Today, they are considered harsh. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live (i.e. the Tortoise and the Hare) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The most famous lyric poet who was female |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A mysterious poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a poet who is famous for his fables (i.e. The Ants & the Grasshopper, The Tortoise & the Hair) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Queen of the Gods, wife of Zeus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Goddess of Wisdom. The city of Athens was named after her. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Sporting competition created to honor the god, Zeus. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Great leader of Athens who ruled by Democracy. Encouraged the people to be involved in their government. |
|
|
Term
| Landscape of Ancient Greece |
|
Definition
| Mountains, Islands, Peninsula, and the Mediterranean Sea |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an ancient civilization that existed on the island of Crete. (Older than Greece) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an Island south of mainland-Greece, where the Minoans lived. |
|
|
