Greek City-States

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  1. 2. A famous stand by Spartans against a much larger Persian army.
  2. 5. Rule by a privileged upper class, often inherited by birth.
  3. 7. A major Athenian victory over Persia in the first Persian War.
  4. 9. Citizens vote directly on laws and political decisions.
  5. 11. Military housing where Spartan boys lived and trained.
  6. 12. Government ruled by a king or queen from noble families.
  7. 13. Conquered peoples forced into slavery, especially in Sparta.
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  1. 1. Government ruled by a small group of wealthy individuals.
  2. 3. The highest part of a city-state, used for defense and important buildings.
  3. 4. The Greek word for city-state, a central political unit in ancient Greece.
  4. 5. An open marketplace and gathering area in Greek city-states.
  5. 6. A type of Greek warship powered by rowers, used in naval battles.
  6. 8. A ruler who seized power by force, often with popular support.
  7. 10. A governing body in Athens selected by lottery to run daily affairs.
  8. 13. A heavily armed Greek foot soldier.