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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
World History
| 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(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 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 public figure. |
| Assimilate | to absorb. |
| Heliocentric | sun is center. |