Ancient Greece Key Terms

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Achilles

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Greek hero of the Trojan war

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Acropolis

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a high, rocky hill near which early people build cities

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Agora

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a public open space used for assemblies and markets

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Alexander the Great

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He conquered the Persian Empire, reached the Indus Valley, founded many Greek-style cities, and spread Greek culture across the Middle East - 334 and 323 BC

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Apollo

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God of poetry and music, most widely worshipped god

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Arable

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land suitable for growing crops

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Archipelago

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A group of islands

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Aristocrat

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a member of a rich and powerful family

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Athena

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Goddess of war and wisdom

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Athens

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the largest city of Ancient Greece and current capital city