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Chapter 5 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shrine. | Area dedicated to honor gods or goddesses. |
| Fresco. | Watercolor paintings on wet plaster. |
| Strait. | Narrow water passage. |
| Polis. | City-state. |
| Acropolis. | Atop the city. |
| Monarchy. | Rule by a king. |
| Aristocracy. | Rule by elite (landowners.) |
| Oligarchy. | Rule by few (business class.) |
| Phalanx. | Massive formation of foot soldiers. ` |
| Helot. | State-owned slaves (Sparta.) |
| Democracy. | Rule by people. |
| Tyrant. | One who gains power by force. |
| Legislature. | Law-making body. |
| Alliance. | Formal agreement between 2 nations. |
| Direct democracy. | Large number of citizens with a direct role. |
| Stipend. | Fixed salary. |
| Jury. | Panel of citizens in a trial. |
| Ostracism. | Vote to banish. |
| Logic. | Rational thinking. |
| Rhetoric. | Public speaking. |
| Tragedy. | Play of human suffering ending in disaster. |
| Comedy. | Humorous play that made fun of people or customs. |
| Assassination. | Murder of a public figure. |
| Assimilate. | To absorb. |
| Heliocentric. | Sun is center. |