Learning Contract #4

1. League: an alliance led by the Athenians that brought together several Greek city-states to challenge the Persian rule of the eastern Greek colonies
4. Economy: a system of exchanging goods or services for other goods or services
8. a ruler who uses power, often times oppressively
9. Civilization: the era when the Greek civilization spread across the entire Middle East due to Alexander the Great
11. an ancient kingdom in the Balkan Peninsula
13. Age: In classical greek mythology, the golden age is an era of peace and prosperity
15. a form of government where certain people, class, or groups have ultimate power
16. an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for one side
17. League: an alliance of the ancient Greek city-states dominated by the Spartans

1. a type of government where the people hold supreme power through elected representatives
2. a class or group considered to be superior due to education, wealth, and influence
3. supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person
5. a temple on the Acropolis in Athens,Greece
6. the capital city of Greece
7. Peninsula: a peninsula in europe, bordered by the Ionian, Aegean, and Black sea
10. War: a war within regions of the same country
11. Economy: a system of exchanging goods or services for money
12. an ancient Greek city state
14. a group of heavily armed soldiers who form rows with long spears and shields to stab their opponent in battle
16. a person who offers views on ethics, morals, and logic