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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 acient greece where city residents sought shelter and saftey in times of war and met to discuss communety affairs. |
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agora |
A centeral area in greece cities used both as amarket place and 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 country or community. |
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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
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A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions. |
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epic
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A long poem that tells the story of the heros in legend or history. |
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homer |
Ancient greek poet. |
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assembly
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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. it was a victory for Sparta. |
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phalanxes |
A Macedonian battle formation of infantry 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 |
Athenian leader who made sure all citizens could take part in government. |
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socrates |
Greek philosopher who discussed laws, customs, values, and religion with students. |
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plato |
Greek philosopher and student of Socrates. |
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philip 11 |
King of Macedonia father of Alexander the great. |
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Hellenism |
A culture that was a blendof Greek ideas and the traditions oa Africa and Asia in ancient times. |
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Alexander |
King of Macedonia his conquests spread Greek culture throghout parts of three continents. |
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Aristotle |
Greek philosopher private teacher of Alexander The Great. |
