A Greek city-state, the central political unit of ancient Greece. - Polis, The fortified hilltop in Athens where temples like the Parthenon were built. - Acropolis , The public marketplace and meeting place in Greek city-states. - Agora , A government ruled by the people, first developed in Athens. - Democracy , A government ruled by a few powerful individuals. - Oligarchy , State-owned slaves of Sparta. - Helots , Temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena. - Parthenon, The blending of Greek culture with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences after Alexander the Great. - Hellenistic Age, Greek Philosopher who learned from Plato and taught Alexander - Aristotle, Greek Philosopher who learned from Socrates - Plato, Greek Philosopher taught kids to question everything - Socrates, Roman emperor who legalized Christianity and moved the capital to Byzantium (later Constantinople). - Constantine, Religion that spread throughout Rome, based on teachings of Jesus. - Christianity, First emperor of Rome, marking the start of the empire. - Augustus (Octavian) , Roman general who became dictator before being assassinated. - Julius Caesar, Structures that carried fresh water to Roman cities. - Aqueducts , A period of peace and prosperity in Rome (27 BCE–180 CE). - Pax Romana, Rome’s first written code of laws. - Twelve Tables , Common farmers, merchants, and workers of Rome. - Plebeians, Wealthy, landowning upper class in Rome. - Patricians,

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