Chapter 6. Land surrounded on three sides by water.

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Chapter 6 Greek Vocabulary

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Chapter 6

Greek Vocabulary

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PeninsulaLand

surrounded on three sides by water

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Epic

A long poem that tells a story

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Acropolis

A city protected by a hill or mountains

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City-State

A city that is an independent nation

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AristocratA member of a

rich and powerful family

• Ruled some city-states in Greece

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Tyrant

A ruler who seized power by force

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DemocracyCitizens choose

their rulers by voting

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TributePayment of

money, jewels, food, or slaves paid to Athens by its enemies for protection

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ImmortalAble to live forever

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PhilosopherA person who

explains natural events (thunderstorms, earthquakes, rainbows, stars) without myths or reference to gods

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TragedyA story that ends

in disaster for the main character

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AgoraA public

market and meeting place

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Plague

Widespread disease

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BlockadeTo surround &

close the harbor by military force

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BarbarianWild,

uncivilized people

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AssassinateMurdered

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Hellenistic

Greek kingdoms that spread culture.