Ancient Greece Vocab Practice (HMH)

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Term for an independent city-state in ancient Greece?

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polis

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Fortified military base on the highest point of a city-state

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acropolis

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An open-air market and meeting area in a Greek city-state is called an

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agora

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Major LAND feature impacting ancient Greeks?

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mountains

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Major water feature impacting ancient Greeks?

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seas

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Type of government where PEOPLE rule themselves

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democracy

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A rich landowner or noble person

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aristocrat

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This government type gives power to a small group.

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oligarchy

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Type of oligarchy in ancient Greece where only wealthy landowners held power.

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aristocracy

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A person with the right to participate in ancient Greek government (male, landowner, over 18).

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citizen