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Greece
Term | Definition |
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Acropolis | a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill. |
Democracy | a form of government in which all people, or all citizens, come together to pass laws and make decisions for their communities. |
Monarchy | a form of government in which a single person, called a monarch, functions as the head of state. |
Oligarchy | a type of government in which a relatively small number of people rule a nation or a state. |
Agora | an open space in ancient Greek cities in which residents gathered for daily social activities. |
Epic | a long narrative poem that describes heroic deeds. |
Mythology | the study of myths, legends, or folktales. |
Assembly | meeting of male citizens to make or change laws |
Polis | a greek word for a city-state |
Helots | Slaves in Sparta |