government by the people

Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.

a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

A government ruled by a few powerful people

Greek philosopher; socratic method--questioning; sentenced to death for corrupting Athens youth

A Greek Philosopher, taught Alexander the Great, his writings helped shape the Constitution.

Greek philosopher who started The Academy, thought all people should be created equal.

A city-state in ancient Greece.

a person who searches for wisdom or knowledge

Culture associated with the spread of Greek influence as a result of Alexander the Great's conquest.

Son of Philip II; received military training in Macedonian army and was a student of Aristotle; great leader; conquered much land in Europe and Asia.

An outdoor market place in ancient Greece

A military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

A democratic Greek polis who accomplished many cultural achievements, and who were constantly at war with Sparta.

Greek city-state that was ruled by an oligarchy, focused on military, used slaves for agriculture, discouraged the arts

A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

An Indo-European person who settled on the Greek mainland around 2000 B.C.

A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city

Informed and active membership in a political community

a structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a horizontal beam (lintel)

short tale that teaches a lesson

Stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world

A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds