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Greek Vocabulary
Terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Triremes | Greek war ship |
| Shrines | Sacred place to worship |
| Polis | Greek cit-state |
| Perioeci | Merchant and artisans in Spartan villages |
| Parchment | Paper made from animal skins |
| Oligarchy | Government in which few people rule |
| Mercenaries | Men hired to be soldiers for another country |
| Labyrinth | A maze |
| Helots | Slaves owned by the the city-state of Sparta |
| Democratic | Favoring the equality of all people |
| Defensive League | Military group formed by the Greek city-states for protection |
| Constitution | Written laws used to govern a state |
| Civil War | War between citizens of the same country or state |
| Bull Leaping | Minoan bull fighting |
| Aristocrats | Members of the upper class |
| Agora | Ancient Greek market |
| Acropolis | A fortified hill top in ancient Athens, Greece |