Greece Vocab

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An acropolis is a key area in a Greek city for temples and monuments.

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acropolis

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System of symbols

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alphabet

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military houses

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barracks

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Military machine used to hurl stones at enemies and walls

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catapult

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Loyal to a government, entitled to its protection.

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citizen

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A government where citizens make political decisions.

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democracy

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All citizens participate in government.

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Direct democracy

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Long poems telling stories of Greek heroes

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Epic poems

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A short story involving animals that teaches a moral lesson.

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fable

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Spartan slaves

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helots