Ancient Greece

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Western Civilization

having to do do with the culture of Western Europe and Americas.

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Monarchy

A form of government with a monarch at the head.

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Polis

A city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal from for phiosphical.

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Acropolis

A city, typically built on a hill.

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Aristocracy

The highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.

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Oligarchy

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

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Tryant

a cruel and oppressive ruler.

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Democracy

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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Alliance

A union or association formed for mutal benefit, especially between countries or organaziations.

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Tribute

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

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Legislature

The law making body of country or s

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jury

a body of people typically twelve in number

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assasanation

the action of killing someone for political reasons

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frescoes

a painting done rapidly in watercolor

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assimilnation

the process of which a person aquires the social and physilogical charecteristics of a group

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harbor

a resting place by the bay

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peninsula

an area of mostly land surrounded by water

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cultural exchange

where people from different places trade

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hellenistic

relating to Greek history

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phalanx

a body of tropps or police officers standing in close formation

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