Ancient Greece Vocab #2

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polis

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Greek city-state

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hoplite

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Citizen soldiers in ancient Greece. Heavy infantry. Armed with shield, spear, heavy armor. Fought in a phalanx.

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phalanx

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formation of hoplites tightly packed together

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agora

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marketplace in Greek city-states

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Athens

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city-state known for democracy, philosophy, art, culture, and naval power

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Sparta

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city-state focused solely on warfare, ruled by oligarchy, known for dry "Laconic" humor

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oligarchy

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A government ruled by a few powerful people (aristocracy)

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monarchy

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A government in which power is in the hands of a single person (king, emperor, or queen)

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democracy

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Rule by the people. Means "people power." Practiced in Athens.

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Constitution

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written or unwritten framework (plan) for government