SS U3S3 Vocabulary

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What is the definition of "virtue"?

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A high moral standard

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What does "astronomy" study?

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The study of stars, planets, and outer space

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What is an "archipelago"?

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A chain of islands

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What is an "isthmus"?

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A narrow piece of land connecting two larger landmasses

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What is a "colony"?

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An area settled by people from elsewhere

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What does "polis" refer to in ancient Greece?

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A city-state

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Who is a "citizen" in ancient Greece?

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A person with legal rights and responsibilities in a city-state

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What is "tyranny"?

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A type of government where one person holds all power

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What is "aristocracy"?

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The upper or noble class whose status is passed down through family.

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Which term refers to a high moral standard?

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Virtue