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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| andron | a room in the house set aside for men |
| borders | geographical boundaries between countries |
| citicenship | geographical boundaries between countries |
| city state | a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state |
| classical civilisation | advanced state of development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions |
| democracy | a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting |
| dynasty | a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time |
| empire | a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government |
| golden age | a period of period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievements |
| gynaeceum | rooms in a Greek house set aside for women |
| krater | a large vase used to mix wine and water in Ancient Greece |
| monarchy | a form of government with a king or queen at the head who inherits the position due to his/her family |
| oligraphy | a small group of people having control of a country |
| periodization | dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study |
| republic | dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study |
| sourace | to explain and evaluate the origin of a document, text or website |
| symposiam | gathering where men drank together, conversed, and enjoyed themselves usually following a dinner |
| tyrant | a cruel and oppressive ruler |