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| vocab | definition |
|---|---|
| epic | a long poem that tells the story of a hero. |
| barbarians | the name given by the greeks to any people who were not greek. |
| colonies | areas set up in conquered lands by the greek citystates for use when they themselves became overpopulated |
| Minoan | an acient cretan civilization |
| myths | legends or storys that attempt to explain natural events |
| Dorians | a group of people that invaded greece around 1000 b.c |
| Hellenes | the name that the dorians called them self |
| Acropolis | a hilltop fortress in acient Athens which included Parthenon and other famous buildings where citizens met to discuss other affairs of the community |
| agora | the central marketplace in ancient co |