Greece and Rome vocabulary

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Pax romana

200 yr. span when roman rule brought order, unity and peace to the empire

Hellenistic Culture

A cultural blend of greek,persian, egyptian, and indian cultures

Rhetoric

Art of skillful speaking

Legion

Basic unit of the ancient roman army, made up of 5,000 soldiers

Civil law

Body of law dealing with private rights of individuals

Polis

City-state in ancient greece

Parthenon

Famous greek temple on the acroplolis in athens

Aristocracy

Government headed by a privileged minormity or upperclass

Monarchy

Government in which a king or queen exercises centeral power

Oligarchy

Government in which ruling power belongs to a few people

Democracy

Government in which the people hold ruling power

Homer

Greek poet credited with writing the Illiad and the Odyssey

Acropolis

Highest and most fortified point within a greek city-state

Tragedy

In ancient greece, a play that focused on human suffering and very often ended in disaster

Comedy

In ancient greece, play that mocked people or social customs

Aqueduct

In rome, bridge like stone structure that carries water from hills into cities

Consul

In rome, official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies

Patrician

Member of the landholding upper class in ancient rome

Plebian

Member of the lower class in ancient rome, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders

Tribune

Offical in ancient rome who was elected by the plebians to protect their interests

Socratic method

Questioning processes aimed at seeking the truth

Twelve tables

Roman laws inscribed on 12 tablets and set-up in the forum, or marketplace

Dictator

Ruler who has complete control over a government in ancient rome, a leader appointed to rule for 6 months in time of emergency

Direct democracy

System of govenment in which citizens participate directly in the day-to-day affairs of government rather then elective representatives

Republic

System of government in which officials are chosen by the people


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