Unit 3 Vocabulary

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Zoroastrianism

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Religion based on the teachings of Zoroaster, with two gods: the god of light and goodness and the god of darkness and evil.

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Tribute

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Payment made as a sign of submission to another state or ruler.

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Religious toleration

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Permission by law or government for the exercise of religions other than an established religion.

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Oligarchy

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Rule by a small group, generally of wealthy men.

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Democracy

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A governmental system in which power is given to the populous and political decisions are made based on the will of the people.

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Helot

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In ancient Sparta, a peasant/serf bound to the land and under the control of the state.

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Parthenon

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Greek temple built to honor the goddess Athena; high point of Greek architecture.

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Hellenistic culture

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A blend of Greek, Egyptian, and Asian cultures.

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Republic

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A governmental system in which people elect representatives to make policies.

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Patricians

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Upper class of Roman society.