Unit 8 - Ancient Greece Vocab

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A narrow land strip with water on both sides connecting two large lands.

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isthmus

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Athletic festival honoring Zeus

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Olympics

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Greek building known for its architecture, took over 9 years to build.

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Parthenon

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General from Athens

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Pericles

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Foot soldiers of the Greek army

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Hoplites

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A story about Greek gods and their impact on daily life.

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Myth

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Greek goddess of childbirth and marriage

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Hera

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Conquered by Spartans, forced into slavery

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Helots

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Rule by a small group

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oligarchy

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City-state known for education and arts

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Athens