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25 Cards in this Set
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harbor |
a sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships |
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peninsula |
An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water |
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polis |
A city-state in ancient Greece |
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acropolis |
A large hill in ancient Greece where residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs |
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agora |
A central area in Greek cities used as both a market place 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 community or country |
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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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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 legand or history |
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Homer |
700 BC 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 truth, wisdom, and th eright way to live |
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Peloponnesian War |
a war fought between Athens and Spartain the 400s BC, ending in victory for Sparta |
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Phalanxes |
A MAcedonian battle formation of infantry staning in close ranks wiith 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 BC. Athenian leader who made sure all citizens could take part in government |
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Socrates |
470-399 BC Greek philosopher who discussed law, customs, values, and religion with students |
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Plato |
428-347 BC Greek philosopher and student of Socrates |
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Philip the second |
382-336 BC King of Macedonia, 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 BC King of Macedonia; his conquests spread Greek culture throughout parts of 3 continents |
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Aristotle |
384-322 BC Greek philosopher; private teacher of Alexander the Great |
