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- 2. The power to rule rests in the hands of a single person, historically either a king or a queen. When the king dies the power is transferred to the oldest son.
- 4. The historical period of Ancient Greece from 800 BCE to 480 BCE. During this time the city- states of Athens and Sparta began to form. Greek philosophy and theatre began to develop as well.
- 5. One of the most powerful Greek city- states, this was the birthplace of democracy.
- 6. the power to rule rests in the hands of a single person who controls almost everything. This ruler takes power by force.
- 8. An independent city with its own government and economic system.
- 10. The power to rule rests in the hands of a small group of leaders that share power equally
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- 1. A ruler of Ancient Greece who conquered much of the civilized world from Greece to India including Egypt.
- 3. Citizens have the right to vote.
- 7. a collection of traditional tales from cultures all over the world. They are stories about how the world was created and how certain things happen.
- 9. the central meeting place in Ancient Greek Cities.