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| Greece | The oldest country in Europe located in the southeast corner. |
| Europe | Western half of the Eurasian landmass located north of the Mediterranean Sea |
| Sparta | Powerful Greek city-state located in the south. Was known for a society based on military service. |
| Athens | Greece’s largest and most powerful city-state, was known for creating democracy. |
| Mediterranean Sea | Large body of water which primarily separate Europe from Africa. |
| Persia | The largest and most powerful empire controlling much of lands west of India. |
| Crete | Largest island in Greek archipelago, located to southeast of mainland. |
| Cyrus | Large island in eastern Mediterranean Sea located south of Turkey. |
| Aegean Sea | Sea located between Greece and Turkey |
| Ionian Sea | Body of water within the Mediterranean Sea located south of Italy and west of Greece. |
| civilization | A society which has developed a culture around a permanent organized settlement. |
| city-state | A small city that operates like a tiny independent country. |
| island | Any land which is completely surrounded by water. |
| peninsula | Any land with water on three sides. |
