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greece ancient
Term | Definition |
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peninsula | a body of land with water on three sides |
crete | southeast of the greek mainland |
mycenae | named the people of the civilization the mycenaeans |
peloponnesus | palnila in southern greece |
colonies | a settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties to its homeland |
agamemnon | a greece king |
polis | a greek city state |
agora | an open area under the acropolis |
tyrant | someone who takes power by force and rules with total authority |
oligarchy | few people hold power |
democracy | all citizens share running the government |
sparta | haves the best warriors in greece |
athens | is one of the most educated people in greece |
helots | means capture |
solon | a noble man |
peisistratus | a tyrant |
cleisthenes | a import leader |