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Foy WH Ch. 8 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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polis | the Greek word for a city-state |
classical | an age marked by great achievements |
acropolis | a high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built |
democracy | a type of government in which people rule themselves |
aristocrat | a rich landowner or noble |
oligarchy | a government in which only a few people have power |
citizen | a person who has the right to participate in government |
tyrant | an ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force |
mythology | stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works |
fable | a short story that teaches a lesson about life or gives advice on how to live |