The Classical World Of Greece Flashcards

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Government

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A organization That rules, directs and controls a city, a state or a nation

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Polis

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A city state in Ancient Greece ex Athens and Sparta

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Assembly

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A law making body of government made of a group of citizens

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Citizen

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A person with certain rights responsibilities in his or her country

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Philosophy

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The study of or search for the truth, wisdom and the right way to live

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Philosopher

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Someone who uses a reason to understand the world

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Archipelago

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A group of islands example Greece, Japan

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Peninsula

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An area of land surrounded on three sides by water

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Oracle

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A scattered site (place) where are gods/goddesses were consulted during ancient Greek times; any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods

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Jury

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A group of people Who decide innocence or guilt

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Hellenistic

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A term that describes Greek culture after the death of Alexander the great; the three main kingdoms formed by the break up of Alexander’s empire

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City state

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A city that has it on independent government and often controls much of the surrounding land example Athens and Sparta were city states of Greece

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Agora

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A public market and meeting place in ancient Greek city

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Acropolis

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A fortified or strengthened hill in the center of the city state used for protein

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Parthenon

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A marble temple built to honor Athena; on top of the acropolis in Athens

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