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Ancient Greek Vocabulary
WTR Mrs. Kilgallen
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Social Studies
6th Grade
03/11/2015

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peninsula
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What is a area of land almost entirely surrounded by water?
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harbor
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What is a sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships?
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polis
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What is a city-state in ancient Greece?
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acropolis
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What is a large hill in ancient Greece where city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs?
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agora
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What is a central area in Greek cities used both as a market place and a meeting place?
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commodity
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What is a something that can be bought and sold?
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citizen
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What is a person with certain rights and responsibilities in his country or community?
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monarchy
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What is a government ruled by a king or queen?
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oligarchy
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What is a type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision making?
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democracy
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What is a system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions?
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epic
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What is a long poem that tells the story of heroes in legend or history?
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assembly
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What is a law making body of government made up of a group of citizens?
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jury
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What is a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law?
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philosophy
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What is the study or search for truth, wisdom and the right way of life?
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Peloponnesian War
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What is a war fought between Athens and Sparta in the 400s B.C. ending in a victory for Sparta?
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phalanxes
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What is a Macedonian battle formation of infantry standing in close ranks with their shields and spears overlapping each other?
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orator
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What is a person who is a skilled public speaker?
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Hellenism
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What is a culture that was a blend of Greek ideas and the tradition of Africa and Asia in ancient times?
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colony
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What is a territory or community that is under the control of another country?
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