Ancient Greece: Vocabulary & People

War between groups of people from the same land

"Love of Wisdom" - study of learning that asks life’s biggest questions

Greek philosopher, used questioning to challenge leaders of Athens ; d. 399 BCE

A system of government: "rule of god " - priests rule in the name of a god

A system of government: "rule of terror " - leader invades and takes total control of land and people

A system of government where one person, usually a king or queen, reigns (rules)

Greek physician (doctor) - “The Father of Modern Medicine” d. 375 BCE

A system of government: "rule by few " - those who are the "strongest" or "wisest" have power

“City on High,” mount and temple area of Athens

A Greek city-state known for its strong army.

A system of government: "rule by people" - gives power to citizens to make decisions by voting

A leader known for his Empire and spreading of Greek culture (Hellenism); d. 323 BCE

Greek philosopher - student of Socrates, taught Aristotle, believed wisest should rule; d. 347 BCE

Acts like a small country--has its own laws, language, army, and culture

A Greek city-state known for education & philosophy.

Greek philosopher - student of Plato, taught Alexander the Great, believed in science & reason ; d. 322 BCE

Land with different territories and peoples under a single ruler

A general and leader of Athens; built the Acropolis ; d. 429 BCE