Ancient Greece

Archipelago a group of many islands

an independent area organized around and including a city. It was called a “polis” in Greek

City State

the southern part of Greece, connected to the main land by a narrow strip of land

Peloponnesus

a narrow strip of land surrounded by water on both sides, connecting two larger areas of land.

Isthmus

an elevated (raised) fortress built at the center of Greek city-states.

Acropolis

market place near the center of a Greek city state. It served as an important gathering place, similar to a town square.

Agora

form of government developed by the Ancient Greeks in which power is controlled by the people.

Democracy

the belief in and worship of many gods

Polytheism

a play about a serious topic, such as death or suffering

Tragedy

a light hearted or amusing play with a happy ending

Comedy

the top of an architectural column

Capital

the most recognizable feature of Greek architecture, a straight pillar used to support the

weight of the building and create a grand entrance

Column –

a story that taught a lesson, usually using animals that talk and act human.

Fable (Myth)

A period in a society’s history marked by great achievement.

Golden Age

City state in Greece that focused on developing the mind

Athens

Greek city-state that focused on developing the body.

Wanted a strong army

Sparta

Greek-like Hellenistic culture helped shape life in

Egypt, central Asia, and other parts of the world

Hellenistic

Most famous leader in Athenian leader Wanted people to be proud of their city Emphasized the greatness of Athenian

democracy Worked to make the city beautiful Hired artists to decorate the monuments

Pericles

Socrates Plato Aristotle

Greek Philosophers-Greek Thinkers