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WorksheetsGreece Background Vocab
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The exchange of one good for another without the use of money (trading an apple for a banana)
Barter
Currency
Commerce
Citizen
Another word for money
Barter
Currency
Commerce
Citizen
The activity of buying and selling goods
Barter
Currency
Commerce
Citizen
A person who is legal is a country/state and has particular rights and responsibilities
Barter
Currency
Commerce
Citizen
Rule by a small group; Sparta had this type of government
Aristocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
When citizens are able to have a voice in the government. The first one ever created was in Athens
Aristocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Rule by the "best" and rich. The more money you have the more power you have
Aristocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Tyranny
When a king or queen rule
Aristocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Tyranny
When there is one leader who rules by fear or oppression
Aristocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Tyranny
The Greek word for city
Polis
Peninsula
Golden Age
Civic
A body of land that has water on three sides
Polis
Peninsula
Golden Age
Civic
A time of peace and prosperity for a country. During this time, the country will have high cultural development
Polis
Peninsula
Golden Age
Civic
Having to do with the community and city, this references the responsibilities/duty a citizen has
Polis
Peninsula
Golden Age
Civic
Socrates is an example of a _____________.
Polytheism
Mythology
Philosophy
Philosopher
The study of the world by asking questions; translates to the love of learning
Polytheism
Mythology
Philosophy
Philosopher
The main religion of Greece. The religious lessons are told through stories.
Polytheism
Mythology
Philosophy
Philosopher
Belief in many gods
Polytheism
Mythology
Philosophy
Philosopher
Land that is good for farming
Polytheism
Arable
Colonization
City-state
When one state or country creates settlements in other areas. Greece did this because of overpopulation and lack of farm land
Polytheism
Arable
Colonization
City-state
When cities are completely independent. Due to Greece's mountainous terrain, they had to set up their governments this way.
Polytheism
Arable
Colonization
City-state
