| A | B |
| Sparta | city-state known for being fierce fighters |
| Athens | city-state known for democracy |
| Europe | the continent where Greece is located |
| warfare | when the military fights enemies |
| dominate | to rule over |
| fierce | savage or violent |
| Persians | the main enemy of the Greek city-states |
| javelin | a spear-like weapon used for throwing |
| sew/weave | to stitch together cloth |
| unite | to join together |
| Alexander the Great | united the Greek city-states |
| fables | a story that teaches a lesson |