Greece Vocabulary Part 2 Question Preview (ID: 50340)
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Philosophy
a) logical study of truths about knowledge, values and the world
b) humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
c) government ruled by the upper classes
d) fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes
Hellenistic
a) culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs
b) Greek word for city-state
c) person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation
d) group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
Tragedy
a) serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
b) written work performed by actors
c) humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
d) stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
Mainland
a) main part of a country or territory
b) Greek word for city-state
c) peninsula that forms the southern part of Greece
d) established; brought into being
Acropolis
a) fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes
b) Greek word for city-state
c) peninsula that forms the southern part of Greece
d) an open space for business and public gatherings
League
a) group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
b) person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation
c) political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
d) culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs
Fables
a) short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
b) humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or idea
c) logical study of truths about knowledge, values and the world
d) stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
Aristocracy
a) government ruled by the upper classes
b) government ruled by a few powerful individuals
c) government in which citizens make political decisions
d) in ancient Greece, ruler who took power illegally
Drama
a) written work performed by actors
b) long poems about a hero’s adventures
c) games held every four years
d) short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
Ostracize
a) send someone away from the city-state for ten years
b) government ruled by a few powerful individuals
c) serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
d) established; brought into being
Citizen
a) person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation
b) in ancient Greece, ruler who took power illegally
c) enslaved people of Sparta
d) group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
Peninsula
a) body of land nearly surrounded by water
b) main part of a country or territory
c) an open space for business and public gatherings
d) Greek word for city-state
Olympics
a) games held every four years
b) enslaved people of Sparta
c) long poems about a hero’s adventures
d) stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
Comedy
a) humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
b) serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
c) short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
d) government ruled by the upper classes
Founded
a) established; brought into being
b) fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes
c) main part of a country or territory
d) written work performed by actors
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