Modern Greece Vocab Flashcard

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Philosophy

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Study of human behavior and moral truths in the universe.

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polis

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a city-state governed by powerful landowners (root of politics)

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Epic

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A long adventurous poem.

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Comedies:

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Lighthearted stories mocking aristocrats and gods.

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Democracy: A government ruled by the people, especially the majority.

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A form of government ruled by the people; esp. the majority.

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Colonies

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Foreign settlements in distant lands ruled from home.

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Maritime

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A sea-based culture.

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tyrant

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a ruler who governs by threat of force

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Oracle

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Priests/priestesses delivering prophecies.

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shrine

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a site for gods/goddesses