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Form of government in which all citizens participate

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Direct democracy

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Leader of Athens from 460 to 429 b.c

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Pericles

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League of Greek city-states formed for mutual protection

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Delian league

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Highest part of Athens, location of important buildings

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Acropolis

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Temple for Athena on Acropolis

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Parthenon

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Conflict between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 b.c

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Peloponnesian War

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Disease that spreads easily and usually causes death

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Plague

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Agreement to stop fighting

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Truce

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Military machine used to hurl stones or spears at enemy forces and city walls

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Catapult

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King of Macedonia who conquered parts of Europe, Africa , and Asia

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Alexander the Great

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Culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs

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Hellenistic

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City in Egypt founded by Alexander in 332 b.c

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Alexandria

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Written work performed by actors

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Drama

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Serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character

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Tragedy

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Humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas

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Comedy

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Perfected form

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Ideal

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Triangular space between the top of a colonnade and the roof

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Pediment

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Logical study of basic truths about knowledge, values, and the world

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Philosophy