Ancient Greece

a city with its surrounding territory which forms an independent nation

• city

• state

• city-state

• region

Athens or Sparta: this city-state was a warrior society and had a powerful army

• Athens

• Sparta

a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state. The People hold the Power!

• oligarchy

• democracy

• monarchy

• theocracy

Athens or Sparta: this city-state was a center of arts, learning, and democracy

• Athens

• Sparta

A system of government where only a few people hold power, usually the upper-class and wealthy citizens.

• democracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• tyranny

Athens or Sparta: Both boys and girls received physical training to stay fit; boys received military training for many years.

• Athens

• Sparta

A system of government where kings and queens have power to rule

• democracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• polis

Athens or Sparta: boys received a well-rounded education (arts, learning, & battle-training), but girls were only taught household chores.

• Athens

• Sparta

1. A situation where an accused person can present evidence and witnesses to help a jury (a group of peers) determine who is innocent or guilty.

• trial by jury

• tyrant

• democracy

• oligarchy

Athens or Sparta: women had less freedom and status. Also, this city-state had a powerful navy.

• Athens

• Sparta