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Greece Vocabulary
greece vocabulary
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6th Grade
04/04/2006

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agora
Definition
open air market/meeting place
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city-state
Definition
self-governing city including surrounding villages and farmlands
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acropolis
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the citadel of an ancient Greek city
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chiton
Definition
loose fitting tunic dye used by the wealthy
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epic
Definition
long, narrative poem
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democracy
Definition
government by the people
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oligarchy
Definition
system of government in which a few people rule
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tyrant
Definition
a ruler with total power who has power by force
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barter
Definition
a system of trade without money
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sanctuary
Definition
a place of worship
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tragedy
Definition
a serious drama where the hero is defeated by a character flaw
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comedy
Definition
a humorous play that has a happy ending
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ephor
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1 of 5 elected officials who supervised the king of Ancient Sparta
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helot
Definition
a state slave in Ancient Sparta
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plague
Definition
a highly contagious, widespread disease that is usually fatal
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alliance
Definition
agreement; a formal union between nations with a common cause
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philosopher
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person who searches for the truth and meaning of life
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conquest
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the defeat of a nation or a group, usually by force
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Hellenistic
Definition
Greek-like
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rivalry
Definition
competition
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ultimatum
Definition
a final proposition
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tiremes
Definition
ships with bronze bows that were used as battering rams
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Olympics
Definition
the greatest nationaly festival of the ancient Greeks; modern revival of the games held every 4 years
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stadion
Definition
a running race in the Olympics
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