Ancient Greece Vocabulary and Concepts

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Continent

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a large landmass on Earth (like Europe or Asia).

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Isthmus

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a narrow strip of land connecting two larger pieces of land.

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Peninsula

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land almost completely surrounded by water except for one side.

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Island

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land completely surrounded by water.

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Peloponnesus

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a large peninsula in southern Greece.

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Sparta

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a city-state in Greece known for its strong army.

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Phoenicia

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an ancient civilization known for sea trade and the alphabet.

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Athens

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a powerful Greek city-state known for art, learning, and democracy.

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Ares

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the Greek god of war.

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Athena

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the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; protector of Athens.