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18 Cards in this Set
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Peninsula
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An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water.
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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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Acropolis
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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 market place and 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 or community
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Monarchy
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A govenment ruled by king or queen
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Obligarchy
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A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decisions - making
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Democracy
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A system of governemt in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions
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Epic
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A long poem that tells the story of heros in legend or history
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Assembly
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A lawmaking 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 count of law
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Philsophy
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The study for truth and wisdom and the right way to learn
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Peloponnesian War
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A war fought between Athens and Sparta in 400 B.C. ending in victory for Sparta
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Phalanxes
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A Meccdonian battle formation of infanity standing in close ranks with the 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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Homer
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poet
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