Greece Vocab

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Greek term for an independent city-state

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Polis

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A hill with a Greek fortress

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Acropolis

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A government where people rule themselves

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Democracy

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A rich landowner or noble

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Aristocrat

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A government where few hold power

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Oligarchy

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Society where only the highest class holds power

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Aristocracy

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A person with the right to participate in government

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Citizen

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Ancient Greek leader who ruled by force

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Tyrant

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Athenian leader (495-429 BC) who spread democracy and led Athens at its peak.

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Pericles

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Agreement to work together

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Alliance