Ancient Greece Vocabulary

4. a ruler of a kingdom or empire
7. a greek philospher, he was a student of plato
8. ancient greek storyteller, he was famous for his fables, short stories that teach important lessons about life
14. the great mecdonion ruler, he was one of the greatest millitary commanders in history
15. greek philosipher, his teaching style was based on asking questions
16. greek philosipher, he was a student of scrates
20. a rich landowner or noble
21. an agreement to work together

1. a type of of government in which people rule themselves
2. stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
3. an age marked by great achievements
5. greek-like; heavily influenced by greek ideas
6. a high hill upon which a greek fortress was built up
9. greek word for city-state
10. a type of government in which a single ruler has absolute power especially when exercised through fear
11. a person who has the right to participate in government
12. a government in which only a few people have power
13. athenian leader, he encouraged the spread of democracy and led athens when the city at its height
17. an ancient greek leader who held power through the use of force
18. greek poet, he wrote the Iliad and the odyessey
19. a short stories that teaches a lesson about life or gives advice on how to live