Chapter 8

A Greek famous for his fables.

• Pericles
• Aesop
• Homer

A leader who uses force to hold power.

• Tyrant
• Polis
• Aristocrats

An age marked by great achievements.

• Acropolis
• Oligarchy
• Classical

Rich landowners.

• Aristocrats
• Peasants
• Polis

Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live.

• Citizens
• Oligarchy
• Fables

Brilliant elected leader who led the Athens government from about 460 BC until 429 BC.

• Pericles
• Homer
• Aesop

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

• Oligarchy
• Mythology
• Polis

People who have the right to participate in government.

• Citizens
• Polis
• Tyrant

People who have the right to participate in government.

• Citizens
• Polis
• Tyrant

A high hill that often had a fortress on its top.

• Parthenon
• Acropolis
• Agora