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Ancient Greece
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |