Social studies

flash cards

polis

greek word for city state

acropolis

high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built

a market place

Crocker park

democracy

goverment by the people typically through elected representatives.

aristocrats

rich landowner or noble

oligarchy

:government in which only a few people have power

Aristocracy

government that is made up of a small group of people from the highest social class in a society

citzens

People who have legally belonged to a country or community and have certain rights and responsibilities.

tyrant

:A trident is a ruler who exercises absolute or oppressive power often using Authority and a cruel unjust or arbitrary way.

pericles

Athenian leader, he encouraged the spread of democracy and led Athens when the city was at its height.