Chapter 5 Ancient Greece Vocabulary

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a group of people living in a new territory who have ties to their homeland

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colonies

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a Greek city-state

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polis

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a gathering place; marketplace in ancient Greece

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agora

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a group of armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece arranged close together in rows

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phalanx

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an absolute ruler unrestrained by law; harsh ruler

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tyrant

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a government in which a small group has control

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oligarchy

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a government by the people

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democracy

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enslaved person in ancient Sparta

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helot

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A high-ranked government official in Sparta who was elected by the council of the elders

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ephors

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the system in a country that involves making, buying, and selling goods

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economic