Greece Practice Vocab Quizizz

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Ancient Greek term 'polis' means:

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City

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City-state: An area within a country that is small like a city, but acts like a country.

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B. An area within a country that is small like a city, but acts like a country.

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Characteristic of a city-state?

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Has its own laws, language, army, and culture.

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What is an Acropolis?

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The upper part of an ancient city where public buildings and defenses were kept.

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Term: Citizen

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A legal member of a country or city-state with political rights.

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Politics is defined as:

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The art and practice of government.

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Aristocracy refers to:

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A hereditary class of rulers inheriting power from family.

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Greek meaning of "Aristocracy"?

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Rule by the best people

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Oligarchy: A government ruled by a few powerful individuals.

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Oligarchy

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Group associated with ruling an oligarchy

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Military leaders