Democracy In Athens/ Oligarcy In Sparta VOCAB Flashcards
1
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Military state
A
A society organized for the purpose of waging war
2
Q
Helots
A
Conquered Messenians
3
Q
Barracks
A
Military housing
4
Q
Direct Democracy
A
A political system in which citizens participate directly in decision making
5
Q
Oligarchy
A
Political power is held by a small group of people
6
Q
Citizenship
A
Membership in a community
7
Q
Tyranny
A
Governments run by a strong ruler
8
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Phalanx
A
A formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
9
Q
Representative Democracy
A
When citizens elect others to represent them in government
10
Q
Polis
A
A city state in ancient Greece
11
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Acropolis
A
High city or a monument
12
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Democracy
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A form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate
