Social Studies - Chapter 8 Ancient Greece

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How did Hellenistic culture spread throughout the world?

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through the military conquests of Alexander the Great

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What is citizenship?

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having rights and responsibilities in the community

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What is oligarchy?

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a government where all power is held by a small group of wealthy or powerful people

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What is a peninsula?

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a landform with water on three sides

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What is polis?

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the city or all of the citizens as a whole; THE BODY OF CITIZENS

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What is direct democracy?

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all citizens vote directly on issues facing the community

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What is the rule of law?

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followed a code of conduct that applied to everyone in their community

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What is civic participation?

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working together to make a difference in the community

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What is polytheism?

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the belief in more than one god

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What is a peninsula?

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an area of land surrounded by water on three sides