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25 Cards in this Set
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Peninsula |
An area of land almost entirely surrounded by land. |
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Harbor |
A sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships. |
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polis |
A city-state in ancient Greece.
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acropolis |
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 |
A central area Greek cities used both as a marketplace and as a meeting place.
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commodity |
Something that can be bought and sold.
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citizen |
A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community.
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monarchy |
A government ruled by a king or queen.
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oliarchy |
A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision- making.
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democracy |
A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions.
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epic |
A long poem that tells the story of heroes in legend or history.
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Homer |
c. 700s B.C. Ancient Greek poet. |
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Assembly |
A law making body of government made up of a group of citizens. |
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jury |
A group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law. |
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philosophy |
The study of or search for the truth, wisdom, and the right way to live. |
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Pelopennsian War |
A war fought between Athens and Sparta in the 400s B.C., ending in victory for Sparta. |
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Phalanxes |
A Macedonian battle formation of infantry standing in close ranks with their shields and long spears overlapping each other. |
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orator |
A person who is a skilled public speaker. |
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Pericles |
495?- 429 B.C. Athenian leader who made sure all citizens could take part in government. |
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Sorcrates |
470?- 399 B.C. Greek philosopher who discussed laws, customs, values, and religion with students. |
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Plato |
428?- 347? B.C. Greek philosopher and student of Socrates. |
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Philip II |
382- 336 B.C. King of Macedonian, father of Alexander the Great. |
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Hellenism |
A culture that was a blend of Greek ideas and the traditions of Africa and Asia in ancient times. |
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Alexander |
356-323 B.C. King of Macedonian; his conquests spread Greek culture throughout parts of three continents. |
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Aristotle |
384-322 B.C. Greek philosopher; private teacher of Alexander the Great. |
