Chapter 3 vocab

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Body of land surrounded by water on three sides

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Peninsula

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A group of people in a new territory with ties to their homeland.

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colony

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Greek city-state or independent country

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polis

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A gathering place; marketplace in Ancient Greece

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Agora

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Armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece arranged in rows

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phalanx

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Absolute ruler unrestrained by law; harsh ruler.

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tyrant

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Wealthy citizens hold power over many.

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Oligarchy

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A government by the people

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democracy

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Persian monotheistic religion

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Zoroastrianism

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Form of democracy where citizens participate directly in decision-making.

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direct democracy