| A | B |
|---|
| City-State | An independantly run city that maintains a unique culture |
| Mountains | Limit contact between neighbors |
| Athens | City that respected education and trade |
| Sparta | City that valued its military and war |
| Oligarchy | A government run by a small number of rulers |
| Democracy | Government run by voting a population |
| Monarchy | Government run by one ruler with absolute power |
| Topography/ Geography | Earths physical features |
| Philosopher | A person who examines the purpose of life and it's creating |
| Commerce | another word for trade |
| Irregular coastlines | made excellent harbors for trade |
| Hellenistic Culture | A blending of Greek, Macedonian, Egyptian and Persian culture |
| Natural barriers | limits contact with neighbors |
| Little growing land | Limits food production. |
