 | Term | Definition |
| |
cavalry |
soldiers who ride on horses |
| |
Hellespont |
the long, narrow body of water between Europe and Asia, in present-day Turkey |
| |
acropolis |
the hill above a Greek city on which temples were built |
| |
Parthenon |
the temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens |
| |
myth |
a traditional story that helps to explain a culture's beliefs |
| |
architecture |
the art of designing buildings |
| |
sculpture |
the art of creating three-dimensional figures from materials such as wood, stone, and clay |
| |
drama |
the art of writing, acting in, and producing plays |
| |
philosophy |
the search for wisdom or knowledge |
| |
ally |
a country or group that joins with another for a common purpose |
| |
appoint |
to choose someone to fill an office of position |
