SS Unit 3 Chapter 3

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What is archipelago?

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A chain of islands.

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What is an isthmus?

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A narrow piece of land connecting two larger land masses.

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What is a colony?

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A colony is an area settled by people who come from elsewhere.

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What is a polis?

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A polis is a city-state in ancient Greece.

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What is a citizen?

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A citizen is a person with legal right and responsibilities.

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What is tyranny?

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Tyranny is a type of government in which one person holds all the power, usually ruling in a harsh and brutal way.

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What is aristocracy?

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A form of government where power is held by the upper or noble class.

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What is oligarchy?

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Oligarchy is a system of government where a small group of wealthy or powerful people holds power.

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What is democracy?

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Democracy is a system of government where the people choose their leaders.

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What is a jury?

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A jury is a group of people who listens to information and decides if someone is guilty.