the early Greek city-state, made up of a city and the surrounding countryside and run like an independent country.

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 FORTRESS IN A CITY STATE ,USUALLY ON A HILL.

a form of government run by a king/ queen

person conquered or enslaved by ancient Spartans .

official who ruled a state in the Persian empire under Darius.

20 states into whith Darius divided the Persian empire.