Ancient Greece Vocabulary

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Civil War

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A War between groups of people from the same country

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Philosopher

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A thinker who seeks wisdom and ponders questions about life

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Democracy

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A government where citizens make decisions by voting

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Acropolis

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A high, rocky hill on or near which early people built cities

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Agora

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An open area that was a market and public meeting place

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Peninsula

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Land surrounded by water on 3 sides and connected to land on the 4th side

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Oligarchy

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A government ruled by a few power individuals. Usually they are military leaders

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Tyranny

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A government ruled by a leader who has invaded and taken over control of the land and people

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Tyrant

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

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Athens

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A City-State within Greece it is known for education and philosophy