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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shrine | Area dedicated to honor god or goddess. |
| 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. |
| Oligarchy | Rule by few. |
| Phalanx | Massive formation of foot 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 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. |