Polis: City-state Citizen: Free residents Vocabulary: What other words do you know that have “polis” in it? Metropolis
Monarchy: A government in which a hereditary ruler exercises central power. Oligarchy: Power is in the hands of a small, wealthy elite. Ex. King or Queen
Aristocracy: Rule by a hereditary, land owning elite.
Phalax: A massive, tactical formation of heavily armed foot soldiers
Sparta: A city-state established by the Dorians
How did geography present a problem for unity?
Assignment: Your assignment is to create a visual representation (drawing) of Spartan life. You must include: Military Men Women Children Discipline