Greek Vocabulary

A fortified citadel within a larger city. It is usually located on top of a hill and at the center of the city.

• agora

• acropolis

• trireme

• helots

The central meeting place in Ancient Greek cities.

• plaza

• agora

• acropolis

• hoplite

The historical period of Ancient Greece from 800 BC to 480 BC. During this time the city-states of Athens and Sparta began to form. Greek philosophy and theatre began to develop as well.

• Archaic Period

• Classical Period

• Hellenistic Period

In Athens, it consisted of the group of citizens who showed up to vote.

• congress

• senate

• acropolis

• assembly

A type of clothing worn by the Greeks. It was often made from a single piece of cloth with a belt at the waist.

• toga

• chiton

• cuirass

• none of these

A large city and the surrounding areas.

• city-state

• agora

• regional capital

• acropolis

The historical period of Ancient Greece from 480 BC to 323 BC. During this time Athens was ruled by democracy. Also, Sparta and Athens fought the Peloponnesian War. It ended with the rise of Alexander the Great.

• Archaic Period

• Classical Period

• Hellenistic Period

A piece of armor, usually made from metal, that covered the front of the torso.

• hoplite

• stadion

• strategos

• cuirass

A group of Greek city-states that joined together to fight against the Persian Empire.

• Greek Charter

• Delian League

• Hellenistic Triumvirate

• none of these

A form of government where citizens have a say in how they are ruled including choosing their leaders and deciding on laws.

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy