Chp 8 SS Vocab Words

What is an alliance?

• A type of government

• A partnership or agreement between groups

• A form of currency

• A historical event

What does citizenship involve?

• Owning property

• Having rights, privileges, and responsibilities

• Traveling to different countries

• Learning a new language

What is a city-state?

• A large country

• A self-governing region with a city and surrounding territory

• A type of building

• A historical document

What is civic participation?

• Voting in elections

• Engaging with public issues affecting the community

• Attending school

• Traveling abroad

What is direct democracy?

• A government where representatives vote

• A form of government where people vote directly

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

What does Hellenistic refer to?

• Modern European culture

• Ancient Greek civilization after Alexander the Great

• Ancient Roman culture

• Medieval history

What is maritime trade?

• Trading goods over land

• The exchange of goods through sea routes

• Trading goods in markets

• Trading goods in the air

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a king

• A government where power is held by a small group

• A government ruled by the people

• A government with no leader

What is a peninsula?

• A large body of water

• An area of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A mountain range

• A desert

What does the term "polis" refer to?

• A type of government

• A city or all citizens as a whole

• A religious ceremony

• A type of building