HWC Vocab
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polis
A city-state in ancient Greece.
Oligarchy
A government ruled by a few powerful people
Monarchy
A government ruled by a king or queen
Acropolis
Greek for "high city". The chief temples of the city were located here.
Aristocracy
Group of the most wealthy and privileged
Phalax
Large group of Greek foot soldiers in a triangle shape, all surrounded by shields
tyrant
a cruel and oppressive ruler
Democracy
government by the people
