Ancient Greece Questions

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What are stories about gods and heroes that attempt to explain natural and historical events?

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Mythology

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What is a group of soldiers arranged in a square and equipped with spears and shields?

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Phalanx

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What type of government gives people the power to rule themselves?

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Democracy

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What type of government uses force to rule?

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Tyranny

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Term describing Greek-like culture blended with customs in parts of Africa and Asia.

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Hellenistic

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What was a city-state in ancient Greece that had its settlements in the surrounding countryside and functioned as an independent state?

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Polis

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What is an agreement formed between groups to work together?

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Alliance

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Who is someone who has the right to participate in government?

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Citizen

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What was a sporting competition held every four years in honor of Zeus?

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Olympics

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What type of government where power is by a small group of people?

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Oligarchy