A Greek city-state that's independent and made up of a city and it's surroundings.

A citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.

Government in which all citizens share in running the government.

Person who takes power by force and rules with total authority.

Settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties with its homeland.

In early Greek city-states, an open area that served as both a market and a meeting place.

Government in which a small group of people holds power.

A form of government with a monarch at the head.

A heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece.

Official who ruled a state in the Persian Empire under Darius.

The 20 states into which Darius divided the Persian Empire.

Person who was conquered and enslaved by the ancient Spartans.