Ancient Greece Vocabulary

empire

a group of once separate areas ruled by a single person or government

unify

to bring together as a single unit

Government

the group of people that has power to make laws and important decisions for a community, state, or nation

Dynasty

a series of rulers from the same family or group

Achievement

an outstanding thing done successfully typically by effort, courage, or skill

Wealth

a lot of valuable possessions or money

Collapse

to break down, or become weak

Invade

to enter like an enemy

Belief system

a set of ideas and practices that help explain the origins of life, what happens after people die, and how to live a good life

Trade

(v.) to exchange something for something else

(n.) the act of exchanging something for something else

Power

the ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or what happens