Social Studies Flashcards
1
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epic
A
a long poem that tells a story
2
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acropolis
A
a high rocky hill where early people built cities
3
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city state
A
a city with its own government, traditions, and laws. Both a city and a separate and independent state
4
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aristocrat
A
a member of a rich and powerful family
5
Q
tyrant
A
ruler who takes power with the support of middle/working class
6
Q
democracy
A
form of government when citizens govern themselves
7
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peninsula
A
an area surrounded by water on three sides
