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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shrine | area dedicated to honor god or godess |
| Fresco | water color painting on wet plaster |
| Strait | Narrow water passage |
| Polis | City strait |
| Acropolis | atop the city |
| Monarchy | Rule by king |
| Aristocracy | Rule by elite landowners. |
| Oligarchy | Rule by few |
| Phalanx | Massive formation of few soldiers |
| Helot | State owned slaves |
| 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 direct role |
| Stipend | Fixed slary |
| Jury | Panel of citizens in a trial |
| Ostracism | Vote to vanish |
| Logic | Rational thinking |
| Rhetoric | Public speeking |
| Tradgedy | Play of human suffering ending disaster |
| Comedy | Humorous play that made fun of people or customs |
| Assassination | Murder of public figure |
| Heliocentric | Sun is center |