| A | B |
|---|
| Classical | a period marked by great achievements |
| Hellenistic | a new culture created by the conquests of Alexander the Great that combined Greek ideas with African and Asian traditions |
| Polis | a self-governing Greek city-state and its surrounding area |
| Citizens | they had freedom, rights and responsibilities in Greek city-states |
| Aristocracy | rule of the best, for the benefit of all. This is always just a few people |
| Democracy | a form of government where citizens vote to make decisions |
| Tyrant | the name for a leader who held power through force, in ancient Greek times he was supported by most of the people |
| Jury | hears evidence and makes decisions in a court of law |
| Phalanx | a group of Greek warriors who stood close together in a rectangular formation |
| Philosophy | the search for wisdom and the right way to live |
| Mythology | from the Greek word: mythos meaning a story |
| Oligarchy | rule of the few, not of the best, it is based on wealth |
| Alliance | an agreement to work together |
| Government | a governing (decision-making) body (group of people) of a nation, state, or community |
| Acropolis | the high hill in a Greek polis, upon which a fortress was built when the city was founded |
| Arete | being the best you can be, for the ancient Greeks in strength, intelligence, and beauty. |
| Hubris | too much pride, thinking you're better than you actually are. |
| Deity | a god or goddess, one with supernatural powers who lives forever |
| Monarchy | rule by one person, like a king |
| Hoplite | a single Greek soldier in a phalanx |
