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1. peninsula-an area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides. Far Rockaway is a peninsula.
2. harbor-a sheltered place along the coast.
3. polis-a [Greek] city-state.
4. acropolis-a walled hill where people of the city could seek safety during an enemy attack.
5. agora-an open area used for town meetings.
6. commodity-a traded product such as Greek
pottery.
7. monarchy-a type of government with a single ruler.
8. oligarchy-a
type of government ruled by the rich (similar to ours).
9. democracy-"rule by the people".
10. epic-a long poem that tells the story of a legendary hero or historical figure.
11. assembly-a
lawmaking body of government.
12. philosophy-"for the love of wisdom".
13.
phalanxes-Small units of soldiers who use 18-foot long sharp spears.
14. orator-a skilled public
speaker. E.G.>Dr. King
Page song-Handel-"Water Song"
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