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A ruler who has complete power.
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tyrant
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See page 89.
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a government that gives the people the ruling power.
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democracy
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See page 89.
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a story, often about gods or goddesses, that is handed down through the years and is sometimes used to explain natural events.
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myth
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See page 90.
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a person who has certain rights and duties because he or she lives in a particular city or town.
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citizen
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See page 93.
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to rise up against a government; to refuse to obey the people in charge.
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revolt
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See page 93.
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the basic laws and rules of a government
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constitution
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See page 93.
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a group of people who listen to the facts and decide if a person on trial is guilty or not guilty.
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jury
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See page 93.
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a deadly disease that spreads quickly
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plague
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See page 96.
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a person trained to take part in competitive sports. The ancient Greek word means "one who wins a contest."
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athlete
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See page 97.
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