Greece Power Words

What is an epic poem?

• short, happy poem

• lengthy, narrative poem

What is a polis?

• a type of disease in Greece

• a city-state, which was their community structure

what are hoplites?

• the type of shoe with the wing attached to it

• heavily armed ancient Greek foot solider

What is a philosopher?

• someone who's dad's name is Phil

• someone in Greek history who contemplated and thought about humanity in many different ways.

What is democracy (in ancient Greece)?

• the type of government where a King rules.

• the type of government where people could govern themselves. It was the first of its kind.

What is an oligarchy?

• the belief that there are many Greek Gods and Goddesses

• a type of government structure run a few powerful and wealthy individuals.

What are helots?

• The territory ruled by Spain

• The territory ruled by Sparta

What were ephors?

• a board of 5 Kings in Sparta

• a board of 5 magistrates in Sparta

What was a comedy in Ancient Greece?

• where a comedian tells jokes on the mic

• A play where the storyline was more light-hearted, and less serious.

What was a tragedy in Ancient Greece?

• A funny play with a good, happy ending

• A more serious play that results in the downfall of a man of power