| A | B |
|---|
| city-state | self governing city and the surrounding area |
| triremes | small ships with three rows of oars used to ram opponents ships |
| polis | Greek word for city-state |
| philosophy | search for wisdom and truth |
| democracy | rule by the people |
| monarchy | rule by one usually a king or queen |
| oligarchy | rule by a few rich and powerful |
| epic | long narrative poem describing a heroic journey |
| mythology | story used to explain |
| fable | story used to teach a lesson |
| amphitheater | hillside theater |
| peninsula | a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides but one |
| harbor | protected piece of water for ships |
| acropolis | a large hill used for protection in times of war |
| agora | market and meeting place |
| colony | land ruled by the government of another land |
| assembly | governing body |
| jury | group used to make descisions at trial |
| olympics | religious festival to celebrate the god Zeus; held every four years |
