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Ancient Greece Flashcards

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the system of rule and law for a community, city, state or country

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government

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an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit; joint action

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cooperation

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a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection

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citizen

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a government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king.

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tyranny

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a form of government where a self-appointed group of powerful and wealthy elites makes the decisions

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oligarchy

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a form of authoritative government where the leadership is transferred within a one family

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monarchy

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a form of government based upon the recognition of individual rights and freedoms.

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democracy

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a form of democracy where citizens vote on every decision and law.

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direct democracy

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a bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests

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alliance

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a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society

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aristocrat

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a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have a democracy; also known as the birthplace of Western civilization; the capital of present-day Greece

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Athens

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a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy

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Sparta

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a person who has certain rights and duties in a city-state or nation

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citizen

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a marketplace in ancient Greece

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agora

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a type of landform surrounded by water; like much of Greece is surrounded by the Ionian, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas

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peninsula

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What was difficult for ancient Greeks since much of the land was separated by water or mountains?

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communication

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Which form of government usually came first in a Greek city-state?

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monarchy

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Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning “few”?

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Oligarch

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Since farmland was scarce, ancient Greeks established these around the Mediterranean region.

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colonies

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Which city-state trained both boys and girls to fight in the army?

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Sparta

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Who led the government of Athens during its Golden Age and oversaw the construction of the Parthenon?

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Pericles

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What are the two types of Greek drama?

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Comedy and Tragedy

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What word means “love of wisdom” in Greek?

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philosophy

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Where did the ancient Greeks believe the gods lived?

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Mount Olympus

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Which type of Greek column is the most simple and plain?

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Doric

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