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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| democracy | a type of government in which people rule themselves |
| aristocrates | rich land owners |
| oligarchy | a government in which only a few people have power |
| Athens | was a city-state was known for the strongest army in the world |
| polis | the greek word for city-state |
| acropolis | a high hill |
| classical | an age that is one that is marked by greece achievements |
| tyrant | which meant a leader who held power through the use of force |
| mythology | a body of stories about gods and heros that try to explain how the world works |
| fables | are short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live |