Vocabulary Greece

Terms Acropolis Aristocracy city-state (polis) Cleisthenes Definitions Highest and most fortified point within a Greek city-state Government headed by a privileged minority or upperclass became the basic political unit in greece Comedy Democracy Hellenism Homer Monarchy Parthenon Tragedy Athens Sparta Pericles Plato In ancient Greece, play that mocked people or social customs Government in which the people hold ruling power The spread of Greek culture Greek poet credited with writing the Illiad and the Odyssey Government in which a king or queen exercises centeral power Famous greek temple on the Acroplolis in athens In ancient greece, a play that focused on human suffering and very often ended in disaster city that holds Athena sacred. It was very prosperous and democratic. a mighty city-state that put emphasis on war and trained children as soldier from an early age. Athenian statesman who encouraged democracy in Athens as well as a growth of its power. Greek philosopher who studied under Socrates. He founded the Academy and wrote "The Republic" Aristotle student of Plato who pushed logic as the basis for inquiries which later became the basis of medieval scholasticism. first Athenian philosopher who was very popular at his time King of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia; he is considered one of the greatest generals of all time. Socrates Alexander the Great ancient greek ruler often called the "father of democracy". He increased the size of the council that governed Athens to 500, and he reorganized Athenian tribes on a geographical rather than familial basis. Aqueduct Consul Dictator In rome, bridge like stone structure that carries water from hills into cities In rome, official who supervised the government and commanded the armies Ruler who has complete control over a government in ancient rome, a leader appointed to rule for 6 months in time of emergency. Legion Basic unit of the ancient roman army, made up of 5,000 soldiers Patrician Member of the landholding upper class in ancient rome Pax romana 200 yr. span when roman rule brought order, unity and peace to the empire Plebian Member of the lower class in ancient rome, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders Republic System of government in which officials are chosen by the people Tribune Offical in ancient rome who was elected by the plebians to protect their interests Republic a political system in which the citizens of a region elect representatives to run the government Patricians a class of powerful landowners in ancient Rome who controlled the government and society Plebians farmers or workers who made up a large part of the population in Ancient Rome Forum the assembly of an ancient roman city senate a body of legislators Julius Caesar governor of Gaul who was well-liked and a great military power Augustus Galen Diocletian Alaric first emperor of rome; he established the second triumvirate with mark anthony and lepidus. he created the imperial system of administration, established new coinages, and encouraged trade. Greek physician; he wrote several volumes that summarized all the medical knowledge of his day Roman emperor from 284 to 305, he divided the Roman Empire into eastern and western halves Visigoth king who captured Rome