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World History (A5)
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shrine | area dedicated to honor god or goddesses. |
| Fresco | watercolor paintings on wet plaster. |
| Strait | narrow water passage. |
| Polis | City-state |
| Acropolis | Atop the city |
| Monarchy | Rule by 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 two 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 of the solar system. |