W. Civ Chapter 4 Vocab Review

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  1. 4. An ancient Greek city-state famous for its cultural, intellectual, and political achievements, particularly in democracy.
  2. 5. The model of the solar system that places the sun at the center, rather than the Earth.
  3. 9. An ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, best known for his contributions to geometry, particularly the Pythagorean theorem.
  4. 13. The father of Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia who united the Greek city-states and set the stage for Alexander's conquests.
  5. 14. An ancient palace in Crete, associated with the Minoan civilization, known for its complex architecture and art.
  6. 17. The deliberate killing of a prominent person, often for political reasons.
  7. 20. A class of people considered to be elite or noble, often holding power or privilege over others in a society.
  8. 21. An ancient Greek physician often called the "Father of Medicine," recognized for his work in ethics and the practice of medicine.
  9. 24. A famous ancient city in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great, known for its library and cultural significance.
  10. 25. An ancient Greek city-state known for its military focus and rigid social structure.
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  1. 1. A high, elevated area in a Greek city-state, often containing important buildings and temples.
  2. 2. A system of government in which the citizens exercise power, typically through voting.
  3. 3. A political system where a small group of people hold power, often based on wealth, family ties, or military control.
  4. 4. the Great: An ancient Macedonian ruler who created one of the largest empires in history by conquering many territories.
  5. 6. A legendary conflict from Greek mythology, fought between the city of Troy and the Greek states, often said to have been sparked by the abduction of Helen.
  6. 7. A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water, often significant for navigation.
  7. 8. An ancient Greek poet traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey.
  8. 10. A type of mural painting done on wet plaster so that the colors become part of the wall when it dries.
  9. 11. A city-state in ancient Greece, functioning as an independent political entity with its own government.
  10. 12. A person who is legally recognized as a member of a state or community, with specific rights and responsibilities.
  11. 13. A military formation used by ancient Greek armies, where soldiers lined up in rows and fought closely together.
  12. 15. A place that is holy or important, often dedicated to a god or a significant figure, where people go to pray or make offerings.
  13. 16. To absorb or integrate people or ideas into a wider culture or group.
  14. 18. A group of officials who are responsible for making laws in a government.
  15. 19. A form of government where a single person, usually a king or queen, rules for life or until abdication.
  16. 22. A ruler who takes power unconstitutionally or without the consent of the governed, often associated with cruelty and oppression.
  17. 23. An ancient Greek mathematician and inventor known for his contributions to physics and mathematics, including the principle of buoyancy.