Greek Key Terms

A piece of land nearly surrounded by water.

Someone who writes or performs epic poems or stories about heroes and their deeds.

A group of people living in a new territory who have ties to their homeland.

A Greek city-state.

A gathering place (marketplace) in an ancient Greek city-state.

A group of armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece arranged close together in rows.

An absolute ruler unrestrained by the law.

A government in which a small group has control.

A government by the people.

Enslaved people in Sparta.