Vocabulary Greece and Rome

Democracy power held by the people who exercise power directly or through elected representatives

ruling power is in the hands of a few (wealthy) people Oligarchy ruling power is in the hands of a few (wealthy) people

Tyranny absolute ruling power is in the hands of an unlawful king; usually military authority

ruling power in the hands of one person Monarchy ruling power in the hands of one person

Greek city; had an oligarchy; people were always ready for war Sparta Greek city; had an oligarchy; people were always ready for war

Greek city; had a direct democracy; people were allowed to live freely Athens Greek city; had a direct democracy; people were allowed to live freely

Hellenistic Culture Greek culture that Alexander the Great combined with Egyptian, Persian, and Asian cultures; led to achievements in math and science

Alexander the Great king of Macedonia; conquered the Persian Empire; spread Hellenistic Culture http://www.biography.com/people/alexander-the-great-9180468#synopsis

Story of how Rome was created: Rome named after Romulus Remus and Romulus Story of how Rome was created: Rome named after Romulus

power is held by the people and their elected representatives Republic power is held by the people and their elected representatives

Senate elected representatives who advised the consuls and assembly; approve or disapprove laws

upper class citizens; wealthy land owners Patricians upper class citizens; wealthy land owners

lower class citizens; peasants Plebeians lower class citizens; peasants

1 or 2 chief leaders in Rome Consuls 1 or 2 chief leaders in Rome