Ancient Greece Vocab

Front

Stories explaining beliefs about the world.

Back

Myths

Front

Serious drama depicting the downfall of a key character.

Back

Tragedy

Front

Made fun of politics, important people, and ideas of the time.

Back

Comedy

Front

Study of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Back

Philosophy

Front

Mural paintings in Crete.

Back

Frescoes

Front

Power rests with a single person.

Back

Monarchy

Front

Power rests with a small group of leaders.

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Power rests with a single ruler controlling everything.

Back

Tyranny

Front

Power rests with all citizens.

Back

Democracy

Front

Elevated city

Back

Acropolis