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Ch 4 study guide 6th grade history

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Age of Periclesa time in Greek history that was hightlighted by great creativity and education
Athenian Soldierspromised to pass on their fatherland in a better condition
Athensa Greek city that focused on government and education in ancient times
Battle of SalamisWas won by the Greeks because of their ships in the harbor
Cyrus the GreatKing of Persia
Delian Leaguewas formed to protect the Greeks from the Persians
Direct Democracya type of government where everyone decided government matters
Herodotuswas the author of the "History of Persian Wars"
Hoplitesordinary citizens in the army
Minoansmade their living as traders
Mycenaeanswere originally from Central Asia and were allowed to pay their taxes with wheat, livestock and honey
Partheonontook 20 years to buildand is made of over 20,000 tons of marble
Peninsulaa body of land surrounded by water on three sides
Satrapsknown as the defenders of the Kingdom
Spartansoften conquered neighboring land when they needed land for expansion
StraitA narrow body of water with land on both sides
Tyrantrulers with total authority
Upper Class Athenian Womencouldn't leave home without a male relative
Xerxesanother Persion King


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