a long poem about ancient heros

a rocky hill in Athens, Greece, that served as a fortress for the ancient city's most important buildings.

the Greek word for city-state

a military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

a story that people tell to explain beliefs about the world

an agreement to stop fighting

ruled by the upper class

the study of basic truths and ideas about the universe

a public open space used for assemblies and markets

a machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force

a culture that combined Greek, Persian, Egyptians and Indian styles

bringing together many different cultures and influences