Unit 1 - Ancient Greece

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Classical civilization

the civilization of the ancient Greeks and Romans

<p>the civilization of the ancient Greeks and Romans</p>
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legacy

A thing or idea left behind by a person or society

<p>A thing or idea left behind by a person or society</p>
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polis

The Greek word for "city-state"; an independent state that consists of the city and the surrounding territory

<p>The Greek word for "city-state"; an independent state that consists of the city and the surrounding territory</p>
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acropolis

Greek for "high city". The temples of the city were located here.

<p>Greek for "high city". The temples of the city were located here.</p>
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agora

A public open space in ancient Greece used for meetings and markets

<p>A public open space in ancient Greece used for meetings and markets</p>
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democracy

form of government in which citizens hold political power

<p>form of government in which citizens hold political power</p>
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monarchy

A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person (a King or Queen)

<p>A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person (a King or Queen)</p>
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oligarchy

A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people

<p>A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people</p>
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tyranny

A government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king

<p>A government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king</p>
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aristocrat

a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society

<p>a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society</p>
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direct democracy

A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives

<p>A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives</p>
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representative democracy

A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.

<p>A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.</p>
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citizen

A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community

<p>A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community</p>
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philosophy

the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and knowledge. indeed, the word itself means 'love of wisdom' in Greek.

<p>the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and knowledge. indeed, the word itself means 'love of wisdom' in Greek.</p>