Unit 7 Ancient Greece Vocab

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Peninsula: Land surrounded by water on three sides, connected to land on the fourth.

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Land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to land on the fourth side.

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Location of Sparta?

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In the mountainous peninsula in southern Greece.

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What is Democracy?

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A government style giving power to the people to decide by voting.

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Oligarchy: A government style ruled by a few powerful individuals, often rich or military leaders.

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Oligarchy: A government style ruled by a few powerful individuals, usually rich and/or military leaders.

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Tyranny: A style of government where a leader takes control by force.

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A style of government that the leader has taken over control of the land and people by force.

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Greek word for "city-state"?

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Polis

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Hoplites?

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Foot soldiers of the Greek army.

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Phalanx:

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A military formation of hoplites with overlapping shields and long spears.

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Myth in Ancient Greece:

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A story of Greek gods and goddesses affecting daily life.

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Focus of Greek Philosophy?

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Study of basic human questions, like good vs. evil.