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Greece Definition Activity

Here's some fun and easy ways to help you remember some important vocabulary words of ancient Greece.

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peninsulaLand surrounded by water on three sides
labyrinthA type of maze
frescoePainting made with watercolors on wet plaster
Mt. OlympusPlace from which the Greek Gods ruled
citadelFortress built on a high point
helotPerson forced to work for another person
barracksMilitary housing
ruinsRemains of something destroyed
mythStory about the activities of the gods
rhetoricThe art of public speaking
marathonA long distance footrace
respectShowing consideration for others
heritageTraditions passed down by others
cultureThe ways of living of a civilization
architectureA style or special way of building
philosophyStudy of what people think about the meaning of life
ampitheaterAn open air theater with seats surrounding a central area
democracyType of government where the people elect their representatives
totalitarianType of government where the leaders rule by military force
conquerTo overcome something, as in war

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