Ancient Greece Vocab

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Dictator/Tyrant

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a ruler with absolute power who usually rules by force

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Civic Participation

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taking part in one's government such as voting, signing petitions, demonstration, holding a position in government

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Public Works

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buildings and structures such as schools, roads, bridges, plumbing, etc.. that are constructed, funded and maintained by the government for the use by all citizens

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Constitution

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a set of basic laws that are written down

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Deity

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god or goddess

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City State

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an early city and surrounding territory that was a like a small independent country with its own laws and government; in Greek it was called a polis

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Assembly

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the Greek lawmaking group who met and made decisions together

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Amphitheater

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a sloping gallery with seats for spectators.

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Agora

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Greek market place - the heart of every city

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Philosophy

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the study of thinking and knowledge and existence