Ancient greece vocabulary
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Ancient Greece
Archipelago a group of many islands
an independent area organized around and including a city. It was called a “polis” in Greek
City State
the southern part of Greece, connected to the main land by a narrow strip of land
Peloponnesus
a narrow strip of land surrounded by water on both sides, connecting two larger areas of land.
Isthmus
an elevated (raised) fortress built at the center of Greek city-states.
Acropolis
market place near the center of a Greek city state. It served as an important gathering place, similar to a town square.
Agora
form of government developed by the Ancient Greeks in which power is controlled by the people.
Democracy
the belief in and worship of many gods
Polytheism
a play about a serious topic, such as death or suffering
Tragedy
a light hearted or amusing play with a happy ending
Comedy
the most recognizable feature of Greek architecture, a straight pillar used to support the
weight of the building and create a grand entrance
Column –
a story that taught a lesson, usually using animals that talk and act human.
Fable (Myth)
A period in a society’s history marked by great achievement.
Golden Age
City state in Greece that focused on developing the mind
Athens
Greek city-state that focused on developing the body.
Wanted a strong army
Sparta
Greek-like Hellenistic culture helped shape life in
Egypt, central Asia, and other parts of the world
Hellenistic
Most famous leader in Athenian leader Wanted people to be proud of their city Emphasized the greatness of Athenian
democracy Worked to make the city beautiful Hired artists to decorate the monuments
Pericles
Socrates Plato Aristotle
Greek Philosophers-Greek Thinkers