Ancient Greek Terms

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Acropolis

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High hill that housed the fortress of a city-state

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Alliance

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Agreement formed between groups to work together

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Aristocracy

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Type of government in which only a small group of the wealthiest people have power

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Citizen

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Someone who has the right to participate in government

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Democracy

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Type of government that gives citizens the power to rule themselves

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Direct Democracy

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Form of democracy that allows all citizens to directly participate in government

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Hellenistic

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Greek-like culture that blended with customs in parts of Africa and Asia

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Mythology

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Stories about gods and heroes that attempt to explain different natural and historical events

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Oligarchy

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Type of government in which power is shared between a small group of people

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Olympics

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Sporting competition held every four years in honor of Zeus