1. Rachel Martinez
Zaina Ahmed
Social Studies
Period #2
Greece Vocabulary

2. Democracy A government by the people For example:
In the united states we have a democracy and we have rights to vote.

3. Aristocracy A government controlled by few wealthy people For example:
In many countries they have aristocracy and only the wealthy people can have the rights to control.

4. Philosopher A person who studies truth and knowledge For example:
A lawyer studies the truth and has knowledge to fight the case that is approaching.

5. Immortal To live forever For example:
Many people believed that they can be immortal.

6. Agora An outdoor marketplace in ancient Greece For example:
Many Greeks spent most of their time in a outdoor market place known as agoras.

7. Myth
A traditional story that may include gods and goddesses often tries to explain events in nature.
For example:
In greece the greeks believed in the gods like Zeus and his brothers and sisters and children.

8. Plague An epidemic of an often fatal disease For example:
In ancient Greece this disease was common and killed thousands of people including Pericles the important soldier in Greece.