Greek City-States

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  1. 2. Which city-state was famous for its powerful army?
  2. 4. What type of government is ruled by a few powerful men?
  3. 5. Which city-state was the birthplace of democracy?
  4. 8. What was the Greek word for a city-state?
  5. 10. Which city-state was known as the religious center with the oracle Pythia?
  6. 11. Which Greek hero was said to be born in Thebes?
  7. 12. Which city-state built the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders?
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  1. 1. What type of government is ruled by a king?
  2. 3. Which city-state became powerful under the tyrant Pheidon?
  3. 6. Which city-state defeated Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra?
  4. 7. Which city-state had two seaports and became wealthy from trade?
  5. 9. Which god had a shrine at Delphi after defeating the Python?