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Ancient Greece
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dominant | More powerful. |
| Mythology | A collection of myths, or traditional stories, handed down from generation. |
| Decimal System | A system based on the number 10. |
| Strategic | Of great importance. |
| Epic | a long poem that tells about important events in the life of a hero or heroes. |
| Acropolis | A fort built on a hill. |
| Agora | Houses, public buildings, and an open-air market. |
| Oligarchy | A system in which a small group controls the government. |
| Aristocracy | A small group of leaders from wealthy landowning families who inherit the right to rule. |
| Democracy | A system of governing in which the people rule. |
| Policy | A plan of action. |
| Barbarian | A person who is considered uncivilized, or rough mannered. |