Global : C4 S1/2 - Poets, Heroes, and City-States
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Mycenaeans
(1600-1100 bc) a pre Greek civilization
Homer
epic poet
Agamemmon
king of Mycenaean who attacked troy
Epic Poem
a long tale that tells the deeds of a hero
Arete
a quality of excellence
Paris
the prince of Troy (abducts Helen)
Helen
the wife of the king of sparta
Polis
City-state (core of Greek life)
Acropolis
a fortified hill (a hill that can be defended)
Agora
a public meeting place
Phalanx
rows of haplites (Greek soldiers)
Byzantium
a Greek city-state in present day turkey
Tyrant
a ruler who seizes power by force
Democracy
a government by the people
Oligarchy
rule by the few
Helots
captive laborers
Sparta
a militaristic oligarchy
Athens
a democratic city-state (direct)
Draco
athenian politician known for harsh laws
SOlon
athenian reformerPei
Peisistratus
athenian who engaged in land reform
Cleisthenes
athenian who created to the council of 500