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Unit 4 Greece
OMS 7th Unit 4 Vocab 2013-2014
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Artisan | a skilled worker, farmer, or merchant |
| Deity | a god or goddess |
| Democracy | a government where all citizens participate |
| Dynasty | A family that rules for several generations |
| Empire | Several territories and nations ruled by one authority |
| Epic | a long poem that tells about the life of a hero |
| Export | a trade good sent out of a country |
| Harbor | a sheltered place along a coast where boats can land |
| Import | a trade good brought into a country |
| Monarchy | a kind of government where the king rules |
| Monotheism | Belief in one God |
| Monsoon | a seasonal wind |
| Oligarchy | a government of the wealthy and powerful |
| Oracle | a special priest who some people believe can tell the future using animal bones, or “dragon bones,” and turtle shells |
| Philosopher | a person who seeks wisdom and the right way to live |
| Plague | a disease or event that causes suffering for many people |
| Polytheism | Belief in many gods |
| Standardization | the process of making things similar |
| Tsunami | a tidal wave |
| Tyrant | someone who seizes power by force |