Ancient Greece Vocab

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A citadel or fortress with municipal and religious buildings on high ground.

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acropolis

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Greek citizens traveled east of Greece, where many islands were located.

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Aegean Sea

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Open space for theatrical performances and religious ceremonies

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Agora

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Important Greek city, birthplace of philosophy, architecture, literature, & politics.

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Athens

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Word meaning "rule by the best"; label for wealthy families.

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aristocracy

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A person who legally resides in a place with rights and privileges.

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citizen

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Greece had many small independent kingdoms.

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city-state

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In this government, people hold power.

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Democracy

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A long narrative poem focusing on heroes and their actions.

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epic

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Form of government where all citizens gather to make legal decisions; best for small populations.

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Direct democracy