2.  a group of many islands

3.  an independent area organized around and
including a city. It was called a “polis” in
Greek

4.  the southern part of Greece, connected to the
main land by a narrow strip of land

5.  a narrow strip of land surrounded by water on
both sides, connecting two larger areas of
land.

6.  an elevated (raised) fortress built at the
center of Greek city-states.

7.  market place near the center of a Greek city
state. It served as an important gathering
place, similar to a town square.

8.  form of government developed by the Ancient
Greeks in which power is controlled by the
people.

9.  the belief in and worship of many gods

10.  a play about a serious topic, such as death or
suffering

11.  a light hearted or amusing play with a happy
ending

12.  the top of an architectural column

13.  the most recognizable feature of Greek
architecture, a straight pillar used to support the
 weight of the building and create a grand entrance

14.  a story that taught a lesson, usually using
animals that talk and act human.

15.  A period in a society’s history marked by
great achievement.

16.  City state in Greece that focused on
developing the mind

17.  Greek city-state that focused on developing
the body.
 Wanted a strong army

18.  Greek-like
 Hellenistic culture helped shape life in Egypt,
central Asia, and other parts of the world

19.  Most famous leader in Athenian leader
 Wanted people to be proud of their city
 Emphasized the greatness of Athenian democracy
 Worked to make the city beautiful
 Hired artists to decorate the monuments

20.  Socrates Plato Aristotle