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Ancient Greek City-States: Discovering Concepts and Keywords

Explore the key terms and concepts of Ancient Greek civilization, including the polis, agora, acropolis, and more. Dive into the history of city-states, democracy, and influential figures such as philosophers.

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Ancient Greek City-States: Discovering Concepts and Keywords

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  1. Chapter 4 Vocabulary Terms The Ancient Greeks

  2. 1. peninsula-body of land with water on three sides2. colony-settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties to its homeland 3. polis-the early Greek city-state, made up a city and the surrounding countryside and run like an independent country

  3. 4. agora-in early Greek city-states, an open area that served as both a market and a meeting place 5. acropolis-a fortified area at the top of a hill 6. tyrant-a person who takes power by force and rules with total authority

  4. 7. oligarchy-government in which a small group of people hold power 8. helot-name given by Spartans to a captive worker, comes from the Greek word “capture” 9. slave-a person who can be bought or sold by another person

  5. 10. philosopher-thinker who seeks wisdom and ponders questions about life • 11. representative democracy-system of government in which citizens choose a smaller group to make laws and govern on their behalf • 12. direct democracy-system of government in which people gather at mass meetings to decide on government matters.

  6. Estates – Name for large farms in ancient Greece. • 14. Earth Mother – The chief goddess of the ancient Minoans. • 15. Dark Age – A time of chaos, war, and very little progress.

  7. Ephors – A person in ancient Greece who enforced laws and managed tax collection. • 17. Hoplites – Armies made up of ordinary citizens.

  8. Satrap – A name given to the Persian ruler which meant “protector of the kingdom”. • Zoroastrianism – Persian religion based on the belief in one supreme creator of all things who is a force of goodness. • 20. Marathon – Famous ancient Greek location that modern day races are named for.

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