Chapter 8

A high hill that often had a fortress on its top

An age marked by great achievements

Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life

All citizens must participate, no separations of power, majority rules

Vote for representatives, separation of power, majority does not always win

It was difficult to travel by land so the Greeks...

It was natural for the ancient Greeks to produce great works of literature

Which did not take place in the agora?

Everyone who lived in a city-state lived inside the walls.

The ancient Greeks believed that their ___ caused events like thunder and earthquakes.

A body of stories about gods and heroes that tries to explain how the world works.

The Minoans and ___ helped shape later Greek culture

What activity did not take place during an Athenian assembly?

People who have the right to participate in government

The Mycenaeans lived on an island

A leader who uses force to hold power

Rich landowners

How was Athenian government ruled prior to democracy?