Greek vocabulary

4. Responsible for giving ALL citizens a say in government, rich or poor.
5. largest, militaristic, Greek city-state
8. 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.
12. a marble temple in the Acropolis built to honor the goddess Athena.
13. War- War fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 BC to 404 BC.
15. law-making body of government.
16. questioned people’s values and beliefs.
17. sheltered place along the coast for ships and fishing boats.
21. walled hill where Greeks sought safety during an attack.
22. skilled public speaker.

1. city-state
2. farmers gathered here to trade with craft workers. Town meetings and trials also took place here Citizens- A person who has rights and responsibilities to his own country.
3. A small group of the richest citizens control the decision making and government.
6. land surrounded by water on three sides
7. the search for wisdom and the right way to live.
9. located NE of Greece. Separated by mountains. They practiced the first form of democracy.
10. trade product in the ancient world. Monarchy- Single ruler.
11. Wealthy trading culture located on the island Crete. They exported pottery, wine, olive oil and metals.
14. Every citizen is allowed to vote on government issues. Democracy means ruled by the people.
18. Long poem that tells the story of a legendary hero or historical figure.
19. olympus- Located in northern Greece, where gods and goddesses lived.
20. Famous Greek Poet who wrote epic poetry about legendary heroes.