Ancient Greek Terms

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Agora

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An open area that served as both a market and meeting place

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Peninsula

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Body of land with water surrounding it on three sides

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Polis

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A city in ancient Greece surrounded by countryside and run like an independent country

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Tyrant

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A person who takes the power by force and rules with total authority

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Democracy

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Government in which all citizens share in running the government

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Oligarchy

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Government in which small groups of people hold power

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Philosophers

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Thinkers who seek wisdom and ponder questions about life

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Representative Democracy

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System of government in which citizens choose a smaller group to make laws and government decisions on their behalf.

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Helot

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A person who was conquered and enslaved by the ancient Spartans.

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Direct Democracy

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System of government in which people gather at a mass meeting to decide on government matters