Chapter 8 Section 1

agora

• The city's marketplace and social center for sports, festivals, and meetings.

• A type of ancient Greek pottery.

• A philosophical school founded by Socrates.

• A military strategy used in ancient battles.

Mycenaeans

• had villages throughout the mainland of Greece

• were known for their advanced technology

• were the first to discover fire

• spoke a language unrelated to Greek

aristocracy

• a government ruled by a small group of elite, landowning families

• a system where power is held by the majority

• a form of government where citizens vote directly on laws

• a government led by a single ruler with absolute power

oligarchy

• A government ruled by a few very powerful citizens.

• A government ruled by a single individual.

• A government where power is held by the majority.

• A government that is run by elected representatives.

Myths

• Very old stories told to explain events or to justify beliefs and actions.

• Modern tales created for entertainment purposes.

• Scientific explanations for natural phenomena.

• Historical accounts of real events and figures.

Tyrants

• A person who rules with absolute power and often in a cruel manner.

• A leader who is elected by the people and serves their interests.

• A figure who promotes democracy and freedom of speech.

• A ruler who is known for their benevolence and kindness.

acropolis

• the highest point in an ancient Greek city

• a type of ancient Greek pottery

• a famous Greek philosopher

• a style of ancient Greek architecture

labyrinth

• A maze beneath King Minos's palace where a Minotaur (half man, half bull) lived.

• A type of ancient Greek pottery used for storage.

• A mythical creature that guards treasures in ancient tales.

• A famous battle fought in the Trojan War.

Raw Materials

• Substances from which other materials are made, such as tin, gold, pearls, and ivory.

• Items that are ready for consumption, like cooked food.

• Finished products that are sold in stores, such as electronics.

• Waste materials that are discarded after use.

polis

• a powerful city-state, politically independent and ruling the surrounding area

• a type of ancient Greek pottery

• a form of government where citizens vote directly on laws

• a military formation used in ancient battles