Ch 7 Ancient Greece Vocab

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Land surrounded by water on 3 sides

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peninsula

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A narrow land strip with sea on both sides, linking two larger land areas.

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isthmus

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Writer/performer of epic poems about heroes.

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Bard

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Absolute ruler unrestrained by law

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Tyrant

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High-ranked official in Sparta elected by the council of elders

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Ephor

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A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment

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Philosopher

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Citizens elect officials to govern for them.

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Representative Democracy

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Citizens participate directly in government decision-making.

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Direct Democracy

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A government controlled by a small group

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Oligarchy

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A government by the people, either indirect or direct.

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Democracy