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