| A | B |
|---|
| Oligarchy | A system in which a small group controls the government. |
| Democracy | Rule by the people. |
| Majority Rule | A system in which the ideas and decisions supported by the most people are followed. |
| Cultural Identity | A connection people feel with one another. |
| Myth | A story that is passed down from generation to generation and usually tells about an ancient god or hero. |
| League | A group of allies. |
| Tragedy | A serious play in which the main character comes to an unhappy end. |
| Comedy | A humorous play. |
| Demagogue | A bad leader. |
| Alliance | An agreement to cooperate |
| Hellenistic | “Greek-like” |
| Multicultural | Relating to many cultures. |
| Isthmus | A small strip of land, with water on both sides, that connects 2 larger areas of land. |
| Cultural borrowing | Adapting customs from one culture for use in another. |
| Epic | A long story poem |
| Polis | In Ancient Greece, a city-state consisting of a town and the farms and villages around it. |
| Acropolis | A walled fortress built on a hill. |
| Agora | An open-air market and gathering place in many ancient Greek city-states. |
| Tyrant | Someone who takes control of a government illegally and rules alone. |
| Aristocracy | A wealthy ruling class. |
