Ancient Greece Terms

Question 1

An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water

Answer 1

Peninsula

Question 2

A sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships

Answer 2

Harbor

Question 3

A city-state in ancient Greece

Answer 3

Polis

Question 4

A large hill in ancient Greece where city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs.

Answer 4

Acropolis

Question 5

A central area in Greek cities used both as a marketplace and as a meeting place.

Answer 5

Agora

Question 6

Something that can be bought and sold.

Answer 6

Commodity

Question 7

A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community.

Answer 7

Citizen

Question 8

A government ruled by a king or queen.

Answer 8

Monarchy

Question 9

A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision-making.

Answer 9

Oligarchy

Question 10

A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions.

Answer 10

Democracy

Question 10

A long poem that tells the story of heroes in legion or history.

Answer 10

Epic

Question 11

A lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens.

Answer 11

Assembly

Question 12

group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make decisions in court of law.

Answer 12

Jury

Question 13

The study of or search for truth, wisdom, and the right way to live.

Answer 13

Philosophy

Question 14

A war fought between Athens and Sparta in 400s B.C. ending in a victory for Sparta.

Answer 14

Peloponnesian War

Question 15

A Macedonian battle formation of infantry standing in close ranks with their shields and long spears overlapping each other.

Answer 15

Phalanxes

Question 16

A person who is a skilled public speaker.

Answer 16

Orator

Question 17

A culture that was a blend of Greek ideas and the traditions of Africa and Asia in Ancient Times.

Answer 17

Hellenism