Greece Vocabulary

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to ancient Greece and its history.

isthmus

A narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two large land areas.

Olympics

An athletic festival honoring the god Zeus.

Parthenon

A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, overseen by Pericles; it took nine years to build.

Pericles

A general from Athens noted for building the Parthenon; under his leadership, Athens entered a golden age of peace, wealth, and artistic achievement.

hoplites

Foot soldiers of the Greek army.

myth

A story describing the actions of Greek gods and goddesses and how they affected everyday life.

Hera

Greek goddess of children and marriage.

Helots

People who were conquered by Spartans and forced to be slaves.