Ancient Greece

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator, not restricted by a constitution, laws, or opposition.

Conquered the Persian Empire, reached Indus Valley, founded many Greek-style cities, & spread Greek culture in region.

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

An alliance headed by Athens that says that all Greek city-states will come together and help fight the Persians

League created and led by Sparta that consisted of Spartan and their allies

Of or relating to Greek history, culture, or art after Alexander the Great

In ancient Greece, an athletic competition held every four years in honor of Zeus.

A promise made new physicians to treat all people fairly, and to seek to preserve life.

Greek for "high city". The chief temples of the city were located here.

An Athenian philosopher who thought being honest was more important than anything else. (470-399BCE)

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

A military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

Socrates' most well known pupil. Founded an academy in Athens.

A school or learned society

People of the highest class of society who held inherited titles. They were often part of the ruling class in government

Ancient Greek philosopher; teacher of Alexander The Great.

The capital and largest city of Greece

A place in which a ruler keeps power through the military

Teaching style by Socrates that used a question & answer format to force students to use reason to problem solve.