Words Flashcards
1
Q
Myths
A
An old story told to explain an event or justify a belief or action
2
Q
Labyrinth
A
maze
3
Q
Epic Poems
A
Long poetic stories
4
Q
Heroes
A
A character that faces a challenge that demands courage, strength, and intelligence
5
Q
acropolis
A
upper city, highest point in the city, last line of defense
6
Q
agora
A
citys marketplace and social center
7
Q
polis
A
powerful city-state
8
Q
monarchy
A
government rules by a single person
9
Q
aristocracy
A
government ruled by upper-class people
10
Q
tyrants
A
a ruler who took power illegally
11
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oligarchy
A
government ruled by a few powerful people
