Ancient Greece Vocabulary

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Peninsula

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A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

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Epic

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A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation.

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Acropolis

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A citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.

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City-state

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A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

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Aristocrat

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A member of the aristocracy; a nobleman or noblewoman.

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Tyrant

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A cruel and oppressive ruler.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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Tribute

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An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

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Immortal

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Living forever; never dying or decaying.

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Oracle

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A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.