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Ancient Greece
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| agora | A central area in Greek city-states used both as a marketplace and a meeting place. |
| acropolis | A large hill in ancient Greece where city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs. |
| Democracy | A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions. |
| Monarchy | A government ruled by a King or Queen. |
| Oligarchy | A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision making. |
| Aristocracy | A government controlled by a few wealthy people. |
| citizen | A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her community. |
| polis | A city-state in ancient Greece. |
| peninsula | An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water. |
| island | An area of land completely surrounded by water. |
| harbor | A sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships. |
| colony | A territory that is under the control of another country. |