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  1. 4. Age a period of great cultural, intellectual, and economic growth, particularly in Athens during the 5th century BCE
  2. 9. a city-state in ancient Greece, functioning as an independent political, social, and economic community
  3. 10. an ancient kingdom north of Greece, which became a major power under King Philip II and Alexander the Great
  4. 12. a form of government where power is vested in the hands of the people, often through voting
  5. 13. war a conflict between factions or regions within the same country
  6. 16. a military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers arranged in close rows, used by ancient Greek armies
  7. 17. a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or by force, often ruling with absolute authority
  8. 18. a form of government where a single ruler, usually a king or queen, holds power
  9. 20. League a military alliance of city-states led by Sparta, opposing the Delian League
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  1. 1. Civilization a blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures that emerged after Alexander the Great’s conquests
  2. 2. a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of people, often from wealthy or influential families
  3. 3. Peninsula a region in Southeast Europe that includes Greece and is surrounded by the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas
  4. 5. a thinker who seeks knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, especially about fundamental questions of existence, ethics, and the universe
  5. 6. League an alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens, initially formed to defend against Persian threats
  6. 7. Economy an economic system where goods and services are exchanged using a currency as a medium
  7. 8. a landmass surrounded by water on three sides, like mainland Greece
  8. 11. a form of government where power is held by a privileged upper class or nobility
  9. 14. Economy an economic system where goods and services are exchanged directly without using money
  10. 15. a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, located on the Acropolis in Athens, exemplifying classical Greek architecture
  11. 19. a powerful ancient Greek city-state, known for its development of democracy, art, and philosophy