Terms Flashcards
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Aristocracy
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Ruled by a small group of noble, land-owning families. Heredity & based on family ties, social rank, wealth. Practiced in Athens.
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Democracy
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Rule by the people. Develops in Athens.
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Monarchy
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Ruled by a king (single person). heredity. Practiced in Mycenae
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Oligrachy
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Ruled by a few powerful people. Practiced in Sparta.
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Polis
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A city-state
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Acropolis
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Fortified hilltop
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Agora
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An open area/marketplace/meeting place in city-states.
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Helot
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Spartan slaves
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Hoplite
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Greek infantry solider.
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Phalanx
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Military formation of soldiers. Feared by all.
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Arete
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Virtue meaning excellence.
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Anatolia
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Modern day turkey
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Parthenon
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Large temple to honor the goddes Athena.
