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Direct Democracy
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a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
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classical art
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art of greece in which harmony, order, and balance were standards
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tragedy
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drama about one of these themes: Love, hate, war or betrayal.
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comedy
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Greek tragedy with contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor.
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Peloponnesian war
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War between Athens and Sparta. Sparta won after 27 years.
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Socrates
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Philosopher who believed that absolute standards did exist for truth and justice. Encouraged Greeks to question themselves and their moral character.
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Plato
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Greek philosopher who wrote The Republic (which was about the perfectly governed society).
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Aristotle
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Greek philosper that used logic to support his ideas. His thoughts are the basis of the scientific method used today.
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Delian League
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Alliance of 140 city-states. Greeks first attempt at a unified government.
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