U7 | Individual Vocabulary Review

What is a Polis?

• A Polis is an ancient Greek city-state.
• A Polis is a philosophical concept in ancient Rome.
• A Polis is a modern city in Greece.
• A Polis is a type of ancient Greek pottery.

What does the term, classical age mean?

• A period marked by technological stagnation and decline.
• An era characterized by the rise of modern science and technology.
• A time known for its focus on religious doctrines and beliefs.
• A period known for significant achievements, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome.

What is the Acropolis?

• A famous painting by an ancient artist
• A modern shopping mall in Athens
• The fortress in the center of a polis.

• A type of Greek cuisine

What is the definition of democracy?

• A type of government that prioritizes military control over civilian rule.
• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power.
• A political system where decisions are made by a small elite group.
• A system of government where the people contain the power.

What were aristocrats?

• Aristocrats were a type of merchant class.
• Aristocrats were farmers with land ownership rights.
• Aristocrats were members of the noble class with social, political, and economic privileges.
• Aristocrats were commoners with no privileges.

What is an Oligarchy?

• A government controlled by a small group of people.
• A political structure with no defined leadership.
• A system where all citizens vote on every issue.
• A government run by a single leader.

What are citizens?

• Citizens are tourists visiting a country.
• Citizens are individuals who own property.
• Citizens are legally recognized members of a state or nation.
• Citizens are people who live in a city.

What is a Tyrant?

• A tyrant is a benevolent leader who promotes freedom.
• A tyrant is a type of ancient Greek philosopher.
• A tyrant is a democratic leader elected by the people.
• A tyrant is an oppressive ruler with absolute power.

Who was Pericles?

• Pericles was a famous philosopher from Rome.
• Pericles was a military leader in ancient Egypt.
• Pericles was a sometimes known as the "father of democracy."

• Pericles was an Athenian statesman that promoted paying people to serve in government.

What is Mythology?

• Mythology is a genre of modern literature.
• Mythology refers to the history of a specific religion.
• Mythology is a scientific study of ancient cultures.
• Mythology is a collection of myths that explain natural or social phenomena.