| A | B |
|---|
| epic | A long narrative poem about great heroes and their deeds. |
| myth | An ancient story that usually explains something in nature. |
| despot | A person who rules with total and unlimited control. |
| strait | A narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water. |
| city-state | A state made up of an independent city and the nearby countryside, as in ancient Greece. |
| oligarchy | A government by a few. |
| democracy | A government in which power is held by the people. |
| monarchy | A government headed by one ruler, usually a queen or a king. |
| jury | A group of people called into court to give a verdict, or decision, in a dispute. |
| alliance | An agreement by persons, groups, or nations to act together for some special purpose or benefit. |
| colony | A settlement in one land ruled by the government of another land. |
| culture | The way of life of a group of people, including their customs, traditions, and values. |
| philosophy | The study of human behavior, thought, and knowledge. The word originally meant "the love of wisdom." |
| amphitheater | A large open-air theater built in a semicircular pattern, with ascending rows of seats built into a hillside. |
