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Chapter 8 Greece
Question | Answer |
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1. polis | Greek word for city or state |
2. classical | Marketed by great achievements |
3. acropolis | A high hill |
Democracy | A system of government |
Aristocrats | Aristocracy member |
oligarchy | A small group that has control over a country, institution, or organization |
tyrant | A cruel ruler: Dictator |
citizens | A person who lives in a city |
Mythology | a collection of myths |
Homer | The greatest of Greek epic poets |
Sappho | A Greek lyric poet |
Aesop | An ancient Greek fabulist |
fables | A short story that conveys a moral |
Cyrus the Great | A ruler considered to be the greatest ruler of all time |
Immortals | A group of soldiers who were called the Immortals because it seemed they were immortal |
cavalry | A unit of soldiers who ride horses |
Darius I | A ruler who attempted to conquer Persia but failed |
Satraps | Mayors of city-states instead of one person ruling over it all |
Xerxes | Darius I's son who conquered Persia after his father failed |
alliance | an agreement to work together |
Peloponnesian War | A war between Athens and Sparta |