Classical Empires Vocab Flashcard

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Form of government ruled by a single individual who often inherits the position.

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Monarchy

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Direct democracy:

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Citizens participate in government decisions by voting.

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Hellenism?

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The spread and blending of Greek culture with other cultures.

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Great leader associated with Hellenistic civilization?

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Alexander the Great

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Greek cities had a massive marketplace, the center of trade and government: ________

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Agora

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Greek cities are called

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Polis/ City- State

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Fortified hill in a Greek City-State

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Acropolis

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Government led by a small, wealthy group.

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Oligarchy

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Citizens governed themselves in Athens. Type of government?

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Democracy

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Leader of Athenians who rebuilt the city post-Persian Wars during the Golden Age.

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Pericles