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- 3. A person who seeks wisdom and knowledge through rational inquiry (e.g., Socrates, Plato).
- 7. A rival alliance of city-states led by Sparta.
- 10. The blend of Greek, Middle Eastern, and other cultures after Alexander's conquests.
- 13. A dense, rectangular military formation of Greek soldiers with spears and shields.
- 14. A powerful Greek city-state known for democracy and naval strength. Monarchy: Government ruled by a single person (king/queen), typically inherited power.
- 15. An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens for defense against Persia.
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- 1. Government ruled by a small class of wealthy, noble families.
- 2. A large peninsula in Southeast Europe where Greece is located. Barter Economy: Trading goods and services directly without using money. Money Economy: An economic system using currency as a medium of exchange.
- 4. Government in which power is held by the people (rule by citizens). Oligarchy: A government where a small group of people holds power.
- 5. A period of immense cultural and economic flourishing in Athens (c. 460–429 BCE).
- 6. The main temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
- 7. An independent, self-governing Greek city-state.
- 8. Land surrounded by water on three sides.
- 9. war A war fought between citizens of the same country or state.
- 11. A single ruler who seized power illegally in ancient Greece.
- 12. A kingdom north of Greece that conquered the Greek city-states under Alexander the Great.