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Ancient Greece
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polis | The Greek word for “city-state” |
| Classical | An age that is marked by great achievements |
| Acropolis | A high hill that held the fortress of the polis |
| Aristocrats | Rich landowners |
| Citizen | People who had the right to participate in government |
| Mythology | A collection of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works |
| Fables | Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live |
| Influence | Change or have an effect on |
| Helot | Slave |
| Peninsula | Area of land surrounded on 3 sides by water |
| Democracy | A type of government in which people rule |
| Oligarchy | A type of government in which only a few people have power |
| Tyrant | A leader who held power through the use of force |