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18 Cards in this Set
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peninsula
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An area of land nearly surrounded by water. It surrounds it on three sides.
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harbor
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A sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships.
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polis
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a city-state in Ancient Greece.
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acopolis
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A large hill in Ancient Greece where city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs.
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agora
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A central area in Greek cities used both as a marketplace and as a meeting place.
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commodity
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Something that can be bought or sold.
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citizen
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A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country and community.
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monarchy
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A government ruled by king or queen.
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oligarchy
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A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision making.
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democracy
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A system of government in which citizens vote to make government decisions.
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epic
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A long poem that tells the story of heroes in legend or history.
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assembly
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A law making body of government made up of a group of citizens.
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jury
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A group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law.
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philosophy
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The study of a search for truth, wisdom, and the right way to live.
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Peloponnesian War
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A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400s B.C., ending in victory in Sparta.
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Phalanx
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A Macedonian battle formation of infantry standing in close ranks with their shields and long spears overlapping each other.
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orator
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A person who is a skilled public speaker.
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Hellenism
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A culture that was a blend of Greek ideas and the traditions of Africa and Asia in ancient times.
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