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25 Cards in this Set
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Peninsula |
An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water. |
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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 in Greek cities used both as a market place and as a meeting place. |
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Commodity |
Something that can be bought or 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 of 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 legend or history.
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Homer |
c. 700s B.C. Ancient Greek poet. |
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Assembly |
A lawmaking 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 the right way to live. |
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Peloponnesian War |
A war fought between Athens and Sparta in the 400s B.C., ending in a victory for Sparta.
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Phalanxes |
A Macedonian battle formation of infintary 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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Socrates |
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 Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. |
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Hellenism |
A culture that was 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 Macedonia; 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. |
