9-2 The Greek City States Flashcards
Troy
a city on the western coast of the Asia Minor; site of the legendary Trojan War
Mount Olympus
a mountain in northern Greece thought by the ancient Greeks to be the home of their gods
Athens
a city-state that was the best example of ancient Greek democracy; the capital of modern Greece
Sparta
an ancient Greek city-state that was under strict military rule
Homer
Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey
Pericles
Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon
myth
a traditional story that may include gods or goddesses
immortal
to live forever
aristocracy
a government controlled by a few wealthy people
democracy
a government by the people
oral tradition
the passing down of stories from person to person orally
Assembly
in ancient Greece, an Athenian governing body of all citizens older than eighteen
helot
a slave
Trojan War
a fight between the Greeks and the people of Troy
