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Ancient Greece
6th grade Social Studies
Term | Definition |
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peninsula | an area of land almost completely surrounded by water and connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land |
acropolis | strengthened hill of an ancient Greek city |
aristocrat | a member of a rich and powerful family |
tyrant | a ruler who takes power by force |
democracy | a form of government in which citizens govern themselves |
oracle | ancient Greece, a sacred site where a god or goddess was consulted |
tribute | a regular paymentmade to a powerful state or nation by a weaker one |
philosopher | someone who uses reason to understand the world |
tragedy | a type of serious drama that usually ends in disaster for the main character |
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