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Ancient Greece
Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Polis | A city-state in ancient Greece. |
Parthenon | the temple honoring the goddess Athena. |
Acropolis | City on a hill |
Agora | a public open space |
Ampitheater | A round arena where games, shows, or fights are held in the center |
Column | pillar |
Amphora | a two-handled Greek storage jar |
Olives | One product Greek city-states could trade to others. |
Sculpture | figurine, statue |
Democracy | A form of government in which citizens govern themselves |
Oligarchy | A government ruled by a few powerful people |
Monarchy | A government ruled by a king or queen |
Olympic games | Athletic games held in ancient Greece |
Drama | a play for theater, radio, or television. |
Pericles | A leader in Athens |
Alexander the Great | King of Macedonia who conquered Greece, Egypt, and Persia |