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13 Cards in this Set
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Shrine |
Alter, Chapel, or other place that is sacred. |
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Fresco |
A Colorful painting completed on a wet plaster. |
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Strait |
A narrow water passage. |
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Polis |
A City-state in ancient Greece. |
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Acropolis |
The highest & most fortifyed point in a City-State in ancient Greece. |
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Monarchy |
A government in which a King or Queen exercises central power. |
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Astocracy |
A Government headed by a privileged minority/ Upper class. |
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Oligarchy |
A government in which ruling power belongs to a few people. |
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Phalanx |
In ancient Greece, a massive formation of heavily armed foot soldiers. |
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Helot |
Member of a class of State- Owned states in Ancient Sparta. |
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Democracy |
A government in which the people hold ruling power. |
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Tyrant |
In ancient Greece, a ruler who gained power by force. |
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Legislator |
A lawmaking body |
