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Unit 4
Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hellenistic Culture | The spread of Greek culture that began after the conquest of Alexander the Great |
| City-State | A large city and the surrounding lands that altogether forms its own government |
| Direct Democracy | A type of government in which citizens vote and participate in all decisions |
| Pax Romana | The peace that existed between nationalities within the Roman Empire |
| Republic | A form of democracy in which people elect leaders to represent and make decisions for them |
| Twelve Tables | First written set of laws in ancient Rome |
| Patrician | A wealthy land owner in the upper class of ancient Rome |
| Plebian | A member of the lower class of ancient Rome (farmers, merchants, artisans, traders, etc.) |
| Philosopher | A thinker who tries to understand life's biggest questions |
| Cultural Diversity | Cultures live near each other but do not interact or learn from each other (usually because geographic barriers separate them) |