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Greeks C10 Section 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sparta | A city-state in the south central area of Greece known as the Peloponnesus. It has the greatest military power in Greek |
| Peloponnesus | South Central Greece |
| Aristocrats | Nobles, Spartan Citizens |
| Assembly | All citizens over 20 years old were part of the Assembly. The Assembly passed laws and decided questions of was and peace. |
| Council of Elders | Sparta’s highest court. Men over the age of 60 were chosen for life to serve on the council. It suggested laws to the Assembly. |
| Helots | Enslaved people owned by city-states. They worked the farms for the aristocrats. |
| Periocei | Merchants and artisans who lived in the village. They were neither enslaved people nor citizens. |