Ancient Greece Vocab Flashcard

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Greek philosopher who used doubt and questioning to challenge leaders.

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Socrates

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Land with water on 3 sides, connected to mainland.

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Peninsula

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An area within a country, small like a city but acts like a country.

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City-State

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A style of government where the leader has invaded and taken control of the land and people.

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Tyranny

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Peninsula in Southern Greece where Sparta was located.

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Peloponnesus

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A government style where citizens make decisions by voting.

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Democracy

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City-state in Greece known for its army.

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Sparta

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Greek philosopher who believed the wisest should rule.

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Plato

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City-state in Greece known for education and philosophy.

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Athens

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A government style ruled by a few powerful individuals, often military leaders.

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Oligarchy