Greek Vocab

3. land surrounded by water on three sides.
7. Every citizen is allowed to vote on government issues. Democracy means rule by the people.
9. skilled public speaker.
11. largest, militaristic, Greek city-state.
13. Wealthy trading culture located on the island Crete. They exported pottery, wine, olive oil, and metals.
16. A small group of the richest citizens control the decision-making and government.
17. Greek city-state.
18. conquered Crete and took over the Minoan's valuable goods.
21. farmers gathered here to trade with craftworkers. Town meetings and trials also took place here
22. A person who has rights and responsibilities to his own country.
23. the Great- In nine years, he won control over the largest empire of his day. Alexandria in Greece had an agora, theaters, temples, a stadium and a gymnasium. One of its first lighthouses was one of the seven wonders of the world.
24. Famous Greek Poet who wrote epic poetry about legendary heroes.
25. War- War fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 BC to 404 BC.

1. the search for wisdom and the right way to live.
2. Olympus Located in northern Greece, where gods and goddesses lived.
4. Long poem that tells the story of a legendary hero or historical figure.
5. walled hill where Greeks sought safety during an attack.
6. Responsible for giving ALL citizens a say in government, rich or poor.
8. trade product in the ancient world.
10. Single ruler.
12. law-making body of government.
14. questioned people’s values and beliefs.
15. a marble temple in the Acropolis built to honor the goddess Athena.
19. sheltered place along the coast for ships and fishing boats.
20. and Rhodes two major islands located south of Greece. They were great stopping points for importing and exporting goods along the Mediterranean Sea.
26. located NE of Greece. Separated by mountains. They practiced the first form of democracy.