Ancient Greece and Related Concepts

Poleis (polis)

• Greek city-states

• Ancient Roman cities

• Medieval towns

• Modern urban areas

Ancient Greece

• A civilization that lasted from 2000BC-200BC and influenced modern Western culture.

• A small city-state known for its military prowess.

• A region famous for its deserts and nomadic tribes.

• A civilization that existed only during the Middle Ages.

philosophy

• A system of beliefs and values

• A method of scientific inquiry

• A type of artistic expression

• A political ideology

mild winter

• A winter that isn't particularly cold

• A winter with heavy snowfall

• A winter characterized by extreme temperatures

• A winter with frequent storms

Minotaur

• A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man

• A mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man

• A legendary hero known for his strength and bravery

• A god associated with the sea and earthquakes

labyrinth

• A maze

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

• A style of painting

Natural Harbors

• A place that is suitable for getting equipment on and off boats

• A type of harbor that is artificially created

• A harbor that is only used for fishing boats

• A harbor that is always crowded with ships

natural disasters

• Floods

• Sunny weather

• Snowstorms

• Tornadoes

Minoans

• A Mediterranean society that formed on the island of Crete and was a significant maritime society.

• A landlocked civilization known for its agricultural practices.

• A nomadic tribe that roamed the plains of Europe.

• An ancient society famous for its pyramids and pharaohs.

peninsulas

• Piece of land with water on three sides

• A large area of flat land

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses