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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 |