Greece's highest mountain; site where ancient Greeks believed their gods lived - Mt. Olympus, lived in Crete, Developed running water and frescoes. Economy was based off of trading - Minoans, natives of mainland Greece. Created Linear B. Was a warring group who raided much of the Greek world - Mycenaeans, A Greek city-state - Polis, A hill with a military fort on top - located in most Greek city-states - Acropolis, A Greek marketplace - Agora, Means "few to rule." Centered around the rule of noble families or strong warriors. - Oligarchy, Means "one to rule." Power is transferred upon death of king to oldest son - Monarchy, Means "illegitimate ruler." Ruler controls everything and seizes power illegally - Tyranny, Democracy means "people rule." Citizens have the power to make decisions . In Direct democracy citizens have all the power and have a say in everything - Direct democracy, Democracy means "people rule." Citizens have the power to make decisions. In representative Democracy citizens vote on representatives to make the decisions and hold power - Representative Democracy,

Early Greece

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