Unit 2: Ancient Greece Vocab

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Ancient citadel of Athens, built on a hill in the city center.

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acropolis

Front

Marketplace in Athens for public meetings, or similar assembly place in ancient Greece.

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agora

Front

RICH LANDOWNER; translates as "best people"

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aristocrat

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Instrument for measuring altitude of stars and planets, used by early astronomers.

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astrolabe

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PERSON with the RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE in government

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citizen

Front

A country controlled by a more powerful country.

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colony

Front

A system of government where PEOPLE gather at MASS MEETINGS to DECIDE on matters.

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direct democracy

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A person conquered and enslaved by the Spartans.

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helot

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Something that occurs as a result of earlier events.

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legacy

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A system ruled by a KING or QUEEN

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monarchy