Classical Civilizations Vocab

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The fundamental political unit of ancient Greece around 750 B.C.; with fewer than 20,000 residents.

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City-State

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A word for city-state in ancient Greece.

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Polis

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Government ruled by a king or queen

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Monarchy

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A form of government in which the most prominent citizens rule

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Aristocracy

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A government run by only a few individuals, often the wealthy.

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Oligarchy

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A system of government in which the citizens participate directly in decision-making.

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Direct Democracy

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A recognized member of a particular social, political, or national community.

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Citizen

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A form of government in which the ruler has absolute control over the daily lives of his subjects.

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Dictatorship

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A government under the control of a Church or state-sponsored religion or a religious figure

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Theocracy

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Powerful city-state in ancient Greece; associated with democracy.

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Athens