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Ancient Greece
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| peninsula | an area of land almost entirely surrounded by water |
| harbor | a sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships |
| polis | a city-state in ancient Greece |
| acropolis | a large hill in ancient Greece where city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs |
| agora | a central area in Greek cities used both as a marketplace and as a meeting place |
| citizen | a person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community |
| oligarchy | a type of government in which a small gruop of citizens control decision-making |
| monarchy | a government ruled by a king or queen |
| democracy | a system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions |
| colony | a territory or community that is under the control of another country |
| assembly | a lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens |
| jury | a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law |
| philosophy | the study of or search for truth, wisdom, and the right way to live |
| Peloponnesian Wars | a war fought between Athens and Sparta in the 400s B.C., ending in a victory for Sparta |
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