| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Polytheistic | Religious belief in many Gods. |
| Monotheistic | Religious belief in only one God. |
| Greek Gods | Acted like humans, had human vices, and superhuman strength. |
| Athens | Greek city-state renowned for culture and the arts. |
| Theater | used to promote and spread Greek culture. |
| Basic Formal Greek Education | grammar, music, and gymnastics |
| Olympics | Athletic events for prizes and "fame" |
| Common Greek Clothing | Chiton, Tunic, and Himation |
| Zeus | Greek "King of the Gods" |
| Dinoysus | Greek "God of wine and pleasure". Theaters are his temples |
| Animism | Religious belief that spirits inhabit everything and you must please them. |
| Roman Religion | A compilation or pieces from all the cultures they conquored |
| Roman Family | Center for religion, morals, and education |
| Patricians | Aristocratic Roman Citizens |
| Plebians | Non-Aristocaratic Roman Citizens |
| Latin Alphabet | Basis for many of today's languages |
| Roman Leisure Activities | public baths, horse/chariot racing, and theater |
| Roman Emperor | Was a divine spirit to be worshipped as if a God |
| Poseidon | Greek "God of the Seas" |
| Palestine | Roman Province where Christianity begins. |
| Mount Olympus | Residence of most Greek Gods |
| Oracle | Greek Gods sought advice from them |
| Jupiter | Roman "King of the Gods" |
| Hygiene | Key element in Roman Society exemplified by sewers and baths |
| Roman Women | more movement and power within their society |
| Greek Women | restricted movement and no power within their society |
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