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Ch. 8 vocab. for S.S.

AB
penninsulaAn area of land almost entirely surrounded by water
harborA sheltered place along a coast to protect boats and ships
polisa city-state in ancient Greece
agoraA central area in Greek cities used both as a market place and as a meeting place
acropolisA large hill in ancient greece were city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss comuntiy affairs
citizenA personwith certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country.
ligarchyA type of government in which a small group of citizens controll decision-making
monarchA government ruled by a king or queen
democracyA system of government in which citizens vote to make a government decisions
colonyA territory of comunity that is under the control of another country.
assemblyA lawmaking body fo government made up of a group of citizens
juryA group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make adecision in a court of law
philosophyThe study of or search for truth, wisdom, and the right way to live

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