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Peninsula |
body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water |
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Islands |
Body of land completely surrounded by water |
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Mountains |
an area of land that rises very high above the land and is taller than a hill |
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Barrier |
Naturally created obstacle that stops you from passing |
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Polytheistic |
Belief in more than one god |
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Zeus |
Ruler of the Greek Gods, lives on Mt Olympus |
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Poseidon |
God of the Sea |
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Hades |
God of the Underworld |
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Myths |
a traditional story that helps explain culture's beliefs |
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Mount Olympus |
Home of the Greek Gods |
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Monarchy |
a government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person |
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Oligarchy |
a government in which ruling power is in the hands of a few people |
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Tyranny |
a government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who took control by force |
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Democracy |
a government in which power is held by the people |
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Athens |
a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have democracy |
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Sparta |
a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy |
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Assembly |
a group of citizens, in an ancient Greek democracy, with the power to pass laws |
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Council of 500 |
in Athens, a group of 500 citizens chosen to form a council responsible for running day to day business of government |
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Council of Elders |
a small group of Spartans who made all the important government decisions |
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City-States |
an early city that was like a small, independent county with its own laws and government |
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Direct Democracy |
Type of democracy where each citizens has to vote on every issue |
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Citizen |
a person who has certain rights and duties in a city state or nation |
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Persian Wars |
the period of fighting waged between the Persian Empire and the allied Greek city-states for control of land in Greece |
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Mediterranean Sea |
This inland sea is bordered on the North by Europe, south by Africa, and east by Asia. Very important to the Greeks and Egyptians |
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Nile River |
the longest river in the world, flowing through eastern Africa to a delta in northeastern Egypt. Water source for Ancient Egypt |
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Desert |
A dry land where there is little rain and vegetation |
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Book of the Dead |
Book from Ancient Egypt that went over the burial processes of mummies. |
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Embalming |
The art and science of preserving the human body |
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Pyramids |
a very large structure with a square bottom and four triangular sides which form a point at the top |
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Tombs |
a place to bury the dead |
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Pharaoh |
a ruler of ancient Egypt |
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Papyrus |
a material created in Ancient Egypt which allowed them to record information on. |
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Calendar |
a device created in Ancient Egypt to keep track of days, months, and years. |
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Hieroglyphics |
The Ancient Egyptian form of writing |
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Reign |
the period of time someone rules, usually royalty |
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dynasty |
a family or group that rules for several generations |
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Pharaoh Khufu |
Builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza |
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Inherit |
Receiving power of the civilization by way of family |
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Economy of Ancient Egypt |
Wheat, Clothing, Barley, Trade |
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Pharaoh Hatshepsut |
First woman Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt |
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Social Structure of Ancient Egypt |
1. Pharaoh 2. Government officials 3. Priests 4. Scribes 5. Artisans 6. Peasents |
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Mesopotamia |
One of the first civilizations which was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. |
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5 C's of a Civilization |
Chaos Collaboration Conflict Command Common Good |
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Fertile |
Soil that is good for growing crops |
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Civilization |
a society marked by developed arts, sciences, government, and social structure |
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Agriculture |
The business of farming, growing crops and raising livestock (animals) |
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Physical features |
Features on Earth Ex. - bodies of water, mountains, plains, grasslands |
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Physical Map |
Show landforms such as mountains, deserts, and plains |
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Political Map |
Show boundaries of countries, states, counties and other areas. |
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Ziggurat |
an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower with outside staircases and a shrine at the top |
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Priests |
a teacher of the religion which performs certain rites |
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Worship |
To show your love for your god(s) |
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Cuneiform |
Ancient Mesopotamians form of writing |
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Irrigation |
means of supplying land with water |
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Hammurabi's Code |
a set of laws written down in Ancient Mesopotamia by Hammurabi |
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Popular Sovereignty |
the idea that the government is created to look out for the common good of the people |
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surplus |
Having more than is needed of a good |
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Export |
send goods or services to another society |
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Import |
To receive goods and services from another society |
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Government officials |
a person who holds a job in the government |
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Social Structure of Mesopotamia |
1. King 2. Priests 3. Scribes 4. Merchants and Artisans 5. Commoners 6. Slaves |