peninusla
A peice of land that is surrounded by water of three sides
peloponnesus
the peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of greece
isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
Phonenicians
located on eastern Mediterranean coast; invented the alphabet which used sounds rather than symbols like uniform,
mainland
main part of a country or territory
rugged
(adj.) rough, irregular; severe, stern;strong;stormy
zues
king of the gods
mount olympus
The highest mountain in Greece, where the ancient Greeks beloved many of their gods and goddesses lived.
myths
A symbolic story expressing ideas about reality or spiritual history.
olympics
Greek athletic competitions to celebrate the gods and feed city-state rivalries
Epics
long poems that tell stories of heros
Fable
a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
javalin
light spear thrown by hand
polis
greek city state
aristocracy
the highest class in a certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.
oligarchy
A government ruled by a few powerful people
tyrant
a cruel and oppressive ruler
democracy
A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
ostracise
(v.) to exclude frp, a group, banish, send away.
supreme
the highest in rank or position
citizen
A person with certain rights and responsibilities In his or her country or community
entitled
a city that with its surrounding territory forms and independent state.
city-state
a city with its surroundings territory forms and independent state.
Athens
A democratic Greek polis who accomplished many cultural achievements, and who were constantly at war with sparta
sparta
A powerful greek military polis that was often at war with athens. used slaves known as helots to provide agricultural labor.
helots
Spartan slaves
barracks
military housing
battle of marathon
a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the persians
proposed
suggested
clever
bright;intelligent;having a quick mind