Ancient Greece Vocabulary

4. Athletic games held in ancient Greece to honor the gods.
6. A Greek city-state known for its strong army and strict lifestyle.
8. A form of government where a small group of people holds power.
9. Wars A long war fought between Athens and Sparta and their allies.
11. Related to the sea, sailing, or naval trade.
12. To join together for a common purpose.
13. participation Taking part in government activities, such as voting or attending meetings.
14. Minor A large peninsula in modern-day Turkey that was home to many ancient Greek cities.
17. of law The idea that everyone must follow the law, including leaders.
18. Wars A series of wars where Greek city-states fought against the Persian Empire.
19. Working together to achieve a goal.
22. Gods or goddesses.
23. The physical features of the land, such as mountains, hills, plains, and water.
24. New settlements started by people from a homeland, often for trade or farming.

1. Independent cities with their own governments and laws, like Athens and Sparta.
2. Being a member of a city-state with rights and responsibilities.
3. democracy A system of government where citizens vote directly on laws and decisions.
5. A kingdom north of Greece that later conquered Greece under leaders like Alexander the Great.
7. Belief in many gods and goddesses.
10. The Greek word for a city-state, including the city and nearby land.
11. A large sea surrounded by Europe, Africa, and Asia that helped people trade and travel.
15. A powerful Greek city-state known for learning, art, and the idea of democracy.
16. Peninsula A large piece of land in southern Greece connected to the mainland by a narrow strip.
20. The king of the Greek gods and the god of the sky and thunder.
21. A country in Europe made up of mountains, islands, and coastline where ancient Greek civilization began.