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acropolis |
A large hill where city residents could seek shelter and safety in times of war. |
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assembly |
A lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens. |
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democracy |
A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions. |
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harbor |
A sheltered place along a coast. |
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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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monarchy |
A government ruled by a king or queen. |
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oligarchy |
A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision making. |
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peninsula |
An area of land nearly surrounded by water. |
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philosophy |
The study or search for truth, wisdom, and the right way to live. |
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polis |
A city-state in ancient Greece. |
