Ancient Greece Lecture Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering Ancient Greek geography, polises, forms of government, agriculture, and military branches.

Ancient Greece (STAGA GRTIJA)

A civilization located in the south of the Balkans, dating back to the 2nd millennium BC.

Polis

An independent city-state in Ancient Greece with its own name and territory, with over 400 existing, including Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Miletus, Thebes, and Mycenae.

Structure of a Polis

Composed of a walled center (housing a temple, court, market square, theater, gymnasium, and ruler's palace) and a hinterland used for agriculture and military.

Monarchy

A form of government in Ancient Greece ruled by a king.

Oligarchy

A form of government in Ancient Greece ruled by wealthy merchants or townspeople.

Aristocracy

A form of government in Ancient Greece ruled by the nobility.

Democracy

A form of government in Ancient Greece where rule is held by the people, famously practiced in Athens.

Tyranny

A form of government in Ancient Greece led by a military ruler backed by the military.

Greek Colonies

Settlements established on islands and along the coasts of Asia Minor that provided the key source of financial revenue for Greek polises.

Athenian Military Focus

The military branch focused primarily on sea/naval forces.

Spartan Military Focus

The military branch focused primarily on land forces.

Ancient Greek Agriculture

Farming practices focused on vegetables, figs, olives, and grains, alongside animal husbandry.