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Unit 3 classical civ
Vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| andron | a room in the house set aside for men |
| borders | geographical boundaries between countries |
| citizenship | a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection |
| city-state | a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state |
| classical civilization | advanced state of development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions |
| democracy | a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting |
| dynasty | a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time |
| empire | a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government |
| Golden Age | a period of period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievements |
| gynaeceum | rooms in a Greek house set aside for women |
| krater | a large vase used to mix wine and water in Ancient Greece |
| monarchy | a form of government with a king or queen at the head who inherits the position due to his/her family |
| oligarchy | a small group of people having control of a country |
| periodization | dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study |
| republic | a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by an inherited king or queen |
| source | to explain and evaluate the origin of a document, text or website |
| symposium | gathering where men drank together, conversed, and enjoyed themselves usually following a dinner |
| tyrant | a cruel and oppressive ruler |