ANCIENT GREECEEE (well half of it so far lol)

Alliance

an agreement between nations to fight each other’s enemies; a partnership

Acropolis

the highest point in an ancient Greek city

Agora

an open space in an ancient Greek city that served as a marketplace and social center

Aristocracy

an upper class that is richer and more powerful than the rest of society

Epic Poem

a long story in the form of a narrative poem

Hero

a character who faces a challenge that demands courage, strength, and intelligence

Labyrinth

a maze

Monarchy

a government ruled by a single person, such as a king

Myth

an old story told to explain an event or justify a belief or action

Oligarchy

a government ruled by a few powerful citizens

Polis

a Greek city-state

Raw Material

a substance from which other things are made

Tyrant

in ancient Greek city-states, a ruler who took power illegally

Minoan

an early civilization from the Island of Crete known for seafaring and undeciphered written records

Mycenaean

civilization that overtook the Minoans, known for wealth from trade and war

Homer

a blind bard who wrote epic poems, including the Iliad and the Odyssey

Odysseus

a Greek hero known for his clever plan involving the Trojan horse

Trojan War

a conflict between Greeks and the city of Troy, sparked by Paris's abduction of Helen

Cultural Diffusion

the spread of ideas and culture through trade and interaction

Overpopulation Relief

Greek city-states addressed overpopulation by fighting for resources or establishing new settlements

Geography's Impact

mountains and valleys isolated city-states, while sea trade contributed to wealth

Importance of Epic Poems

they provided cultural unity and reflected Greek history and religion

Trade and Cultural Diffusion

facilitated the exchange of ideas and goods, stimulating the economy and production