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Greece
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| peninsula | land surrounded by water on three sides |
| terrain | the type of land (mountains, hills, plains) |
| assemble | to gather together |
| citizen | a person with rights in a country or city |
| Democracy | government where citizens vote |
| Monarchy | government ruled by a king or queen |
| Oligarchy | government ruled by a small group |
| Tyranny | government ruled by one person who took power by force |
| Columns | tall pillars used in buildings |
| Hellenistic Culture | blending of Greek culture with other cultures after Alexander the Great |
| Athens | Greek city-state known for democracy and learning |
| Sparta | Greek city-state focused on military strength |
| Colony /Colonize/ colonization | a settlement started by people from another place |