the first Greeks who established colonies and built fortresses throughout Greece

city-state

a high hill that housed the fortress of the city-state

Greek city-state where democracy was first created

Greek city-state that became a military society

a type of government where power is shared with a small group of people

a type of government where only a small group of the wealthiest people have the power

a type of government that uses force to rule

a government that gives people the power to rule themselves

someone who has the right to participate in government

a form of democracy that allows all citizens to directly participate in government

a form of democracy where citizens choose government officials to represent them

an agreement formed between groups to work together

stories about gods and goddesses that attempt to explain different events

sporting competition held every four years, originally in honor of Zeus

Macedonian King who expanded his empire across parts of three continents

related to Greek history and culture

group of soldiers arranged in a square

A long-term war between Athens and Sparta that resulted in Sparta’s victory

Leader of Ancient Greece who promoted democracy

Poet who wrote The Odyssey and The Iliad

Greek philosopher famous for using questioning techniques

Greek philosopher and teacher who created the Academy

Greek thinker who believed in practicing moderation and the use of reason

Greek doctor famous for the Hippocratic oath, which ensures doctors do what is best for their patients

A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.