Chapter Six: The Rise of Ancient Greece

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Chapter Six: The Rise of Ancient Greece

Philosopher: Someone who uses reason to understand the world; in Greece the earliest philosophers used reason to explain natural events Tragedy: A type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main character

Democracy: A form of government in which the citizens govern themselves Tribute: Payment made by a less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one for such things as protection Oracle: In Ancient Greece, a sacred site used to consult a god or goddess; any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods

City-State: A city with its own traditions, government and laws; both a city and a state Aristocrat: A member of a rich and powerful family Tyrant: A ruler who takes power with the support of the middle and the working classes

Peninsula: An area of land nearly surrounded by water Epic: A long poem that tells a story Acropolis: A high, rocky hill where early people built cities

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