Vocab
Government
Gods/Goddesses
Geography
Achievements
100
a long narrative poem about great heroes and their deeds.
epic
100
Government were people hold the power.
democracy
100
He ruled the gods on Olympus.
Zeus
100
Ancient Greece's terrain contained a lot of ____.
mountains
100
A Greek philosopher, he was one of the world's great teachers.
Socrates
200
ancient stories that may or may not be true.
myth
200
Government where a small group hold the power.
oligarchy
200
god of the sea
Poseidon
200
His empire spread west through Persia and south to Egypt.
Alexander the Great
200
One of the greatest works of architecture and the temple of Athena.
The Parthenon
300
Greeks believed these never grew old and had particular powers.
gods and goddesses
300
Government where power is held by one person.
monarchy
300
god of the underworld
Hades
300
part of ancient Greece ruled by Alexander the Great.
Macedonia
300
According to an old myth, Zeus established these games in his own honor.
Olympic Games
400
an agreement by persons, groups, or nations to act together.
alliance
400
Ancient Greece had these, consisting of a city and nearby countryside. All had different types of governments.
city-states
400
goddess of marriage
Hera
400
This city-state was known for its great military.
Sparta
400
Greek builders designed three styles of these which can still be seen today on buildings in Washington D.C.
Greek Columns
500
a settlement of people living in a territory while being ruled by the government of another country.
colony
500
a person who rules with total and unlimited control.
despot
500
goddess of love
Aphrodite
500
This city-state focused on education and the arts.
Athens
500
This Greek city is considered the birthplace of democracy.
Athens
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