Flashcard: Ancient Greece: City-States and Democracy — 10 carte

City-States (Poleis) — definition?

Independent Greek political communities with their own laws.

Polis — definition?

Self-governing city-state in Greece.

Athenian Democracy — key feature?

Direct participation of citizens in decision-making.

Acropolis — function?

Housing temples; symbol of civic pride.

Greek Philosophers — main focus?

Exploring ethics, reality, and knowledge through reason.

Agora — role?

Marketplace and civic gathering space.

Oligarchy — government type?

Power held by few elites.

Democracy — in Athens?

Power exercised directly by citizens.

Ekklesia — function?

Main assembly for decision-making.

Boule — responsibility?

Managed daily government, prepared agendas.