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