| A | B |
|---|
| ancient | something that is very old or happened a long time ago. |
| civilization | a group of people who come together to share their culture, to develop and use a written language, to make advances in the arts and sciences, and to form a government. |
| contribution | the act of giving or doing something. |
| peninsula | a piece of land that sticks out into the water and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. |
| economic interdependence | two or more people or countries depending on each other for goods and services. |
| specialization | focusing on one good or service. |
| city-states | A large community in a country; each one functions independently. |
| Athens | the capital of Greece. |
| Sparta | a major city-state; well trained and powerful army. |
| direct democracy | a government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws. |
| Acropolis | a high hill where the Parthenon was built. |
| Parthenon | A temple built to honor Athena. |
| Agora | marketplace; Greeks met to discuss policis, be entertained, and sell/buy goods. |
| columns | decorative pillars that supported buildings. |
| ruins | remains of something that has been destroyed. |
| marble | a type of stome used for construction and sculpture. |
| lyre | a small harp like instrument |
| amphitheater | an oval circular outdoor building with rising rows of seats where contests, games, or plays were held. |
| Nike | Greek word meaning victory or winner |
| Olympics | major sporting even begun in Athens. |
