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Greek Vocabulary
Important words and terms to know for ancient Greece
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Social Studies
6th Grade
04/05/2012

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Isthmus
Definition
a narrow strip of land that connects two pieces of land.
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Strait
Definition
a narrow stretch of water that connects two bodies of water
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Peninsula
Definition
a body of land surrounded by water on three sides
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Polytheism
Definition
the belief in many gods
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democracy
Definition
a form of government that allows the people to vote and elect officials
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monarchy
Definition
a form of government that is ruled by a king
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Oligarchy
Definition
a form of government ruled by a small group
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oracle
Definition
a person who speaks to the gods and tells the future
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Sir Arthur Evans
Definition
An English archeaologist who uncovered artifacts in Crete
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Minoans
Definition
The people of Crete who were peaceful, artistic and small.
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Mycennaens
Definition
a war-like people who were big and strong. They were builders.
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The 6 polis groups are
Definition
Athens, Sparta, Delphi, Olympia, Corinth and Argos
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