Chapter 2- Warring City States Flashcards
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Polis
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City state. Made up of a city and its surrounding country side
2
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Acropolis
A
Fortified hilltop
3
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Monarchy
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Total ruled by one person; person who holds a dominant position
4
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Aristocracy
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A government ruled by a small group of noble, land owning families.
5
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Oligarchy
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A government ruled by a few powerful people
6
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Phalanx
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Fearsome formation ; heavily armed men in battle array; army
7
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Tyrant
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Powerful individuals who gained control of the government by appealing to the poor and the discontented for support
8
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Helot
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Peasants forced to stay on the land they worked
9
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Democracy
A
Government controlled by its citizens
10
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Persian wars
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The wars fought between greece and Persians sought to extend their territory over the Greek world
