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10 Cards in this Set
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Classical |
An age marked by great achievements |
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Polis |
The Greek word for city-state |
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Oligarchy |
A government in which only a few people have power |
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Mythology |
Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works |
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Democracy |
A type of government in which people rule themselves |
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Fable |
A short story that teaches a lesson about life or gives advice on how to live |
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Acropolis |
A high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built |
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Aristocrat |
A rich landowner or noble |
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Citizen |
A person who has the right to participate in government |
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Tyrant |
An ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force |