Ancient Greek Vocabulary

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Acropolis

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A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city

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Democracy

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A form of government where citizens vote

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What does Philosophy study?

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Fundamental questions about existence

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City-state (or Polis)

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A small, independent state consisting of a city

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Agora

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The central marketplace in a Greek city-state

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Oligarchy

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A form of government held by a small group

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Mythology

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A collection of traditional stories

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The Olympics

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A series of athletic competitions

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Tragedy

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A type of Greek drama dealing with serious themes

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Hoplite

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A heavily armed foot soldier in ancient Greece