Greece Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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Greece Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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  • polis : greek word for ancient greek city-state. it is also known as a group of citizens.
  • hoplite : citizen-soldier of ancient greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields.
  • acropolis : a fortified section of an ancient greek city-state, typically constructed on the top of a hill.
  • agora : a public space in ancient greece used for markets and assemblies.
  • democracy : a system of government in which citizens exercise power through voting.
  • citizen : legally recognized member of a state. in the case of ancient greece, a member of the polis or city-state.
  • tyranny : form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means.
  • monarchy : a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person.
  • oligarchy : a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders.
  • trireme : a three level battle ship of the ancient mediterranean by which each tier or level consisted of oarsmen.
  • phalanx : battle formation used by hoplite soldiers. this formation consisted of soldiers moving and fighting in close formation.