Greece Vocabulary Question Preview (ID: 50323)


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Peloponnesus
a) peninsula that forms the southern part of Greece
b) Greek word for city-state
c) political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
d) fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes

Myths
a) stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
b) long poems about a hero’s adventures
c) humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
d) written work performed by actors

Agora
a) an open space for business and public gatherings
b) main part of a country or territory
c) political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
d) group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal

Polis
a) Greek word for city-state
b) enslaved people of Sparta
c) fortified hilltop originally used for military pu
d) main part of a country or territory

Oligarchy
a) government ruled by a few powerful individuals
b) government ruled by the upper classes
c) government in which citizens make political decisions
d) send someone away from the city-state for ten years

Tyrant
a) in ancient Greece, ruler who took power illegally
b) established; brought into being
c) written work performed by actors
d) person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation

Helots
a) enslaved people of Sparta
b) long poems about a hero’s adventures
c) games held every four years
d) Greek word for city-state

City-State
a) political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
b) government ruled by a few powerful individuals
c) group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
d) fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes

Democracy
a) government in which citizens make political decisions
b) government ruled by the upper classes
c) government ruled by a few powerful individuals
d) person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation

Epics
a) long poems about a hero’s adventures
b) short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
c) stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
d) serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character

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