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Greece Vocabulary Lucas

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Alexander the Great
Military leader who created one of the largest empires in the world. He conquered large areas of Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Archimedes
Made science advancements such as the water screw and displacement.
Aristotle
Political philosopher who taught using reason and logic.
Delian League
An alliance with other city-states for defense and to protect trade.
Limited Citizenship
Adult males who were not slaves or foreigners; these people were allowed in to vote and make all the decisions affecting the people.
Athenian Democracy
People rule themselves, unique among city-states and developed over centuries.
Direct Democracy
All citizens participate directly in the government.
Hellenistic Period
The spread of Greek culture and ideas because of Alexander's conquests.
Monarchy
Governed by kings.
Mythology
Body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes and the nature of the world
Tyranny
Governed by one leader through force
Phillip II
Of Macedonia conquered and United the Greek city-states, the father of Alexander the Great
Plato
Political philosopher who created a school to discuss society
Public Debate
Citizens are allowed to debate issues in public
Pythagoras
Made advances in geometry (Pythagoras Theorem)
Socrates
Philosophy, government, Socratic questioning
City-state
A city and surrounding land that was independently ruled
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