vocab Flashcards
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acropolis
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a hill that has many temples and important sites
2
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oracle
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sacred sites where it was believed the gods spoke
3
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agora
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a public open space for speeches and gatherings
4
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peninsula
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a body of land with water on three sides
5
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aristocrat
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a member of a rich and powerful family
6
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philosopher
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people who believe that people can use the powers of the mind and reason to understand natural events
7
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city-state
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a city with its own traditions governments and laws
8
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polis
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city state in greece
9
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democracy
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government in which the citizens make political decisions
10
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Tragedy
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a serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character
11
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immortal
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to live forever
12
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tyrant
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someone who takes power and rules with total
