Vocab 4

4. Government in which power is held by the people (rule by citizens).
7. A powerful Greek city-state known for democracy and naval strength.
11. Land surrounded by water on three sides.
12. A single ruler who seized power illegally in ancient Greece.
15. An economic system using currency as a medium of exchange.
17. The blend of Greek, Middle Eastern, and other cultures after Alexander's conquests.
18. A dense, rectangular military formation of Greek soldiers with spears and shields.
19. A kingdom north of Greece that conquered the Greek city-states under Alexander the Great.
20. Government ruled by a small class of wealthy, noble families.

1. A government where a small group of people holds power.
2. An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens for defense against Persia.
3. A war fought between citizens of the same country or state.
5. An independent, self-governing Greek city-state.
6. A rival alliance of city-states led by Sparta.
8. The main temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
9. A period of immense cultural and economic flourishing in Athens (c. 460–429 BCE).
10. A person who seeks wisdom and knowledge through rational inquiry (e.g., Socrates, Plato).
13. Trading goods and services directly without using money.
14. A large peninsula in Southeast Europe where Greece is located.
16. Government ruled by a single person (king/queen), typically inherited power.