1. Vocabulary
Greece and Rome

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. Alexander the Great
king of Macedonia; conquered the Persian Empire; spread Hellenistic Culture

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

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

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

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

14. lower class citizens; peasants
Plebeians
lower class citizens; peasants

15. 1 or 2 chief leaders in Rome
Consuls
1 or 2 chief leaders in Rome