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Ancient Greece

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high hill in center of town where a fortress stood
Greek doctor who made advances in the study of disease and the human body
Type of government where just a few people hold power
mathematician who studied flat shapes and lines in geometry
War between Athens and Sparta that threatened to tear Greece apart
Greek writer of fables, short stories that teach the reader a lesson
Society who valued discipline, obedience and courage; strong military
A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain natural and historical events
Temple built for the goddess Athena with large columns, atop an acropolis in Athens; built by Pericles
teacher and thinker who encouraged others to question their beliefs
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Greek poet of such epics as The Illiad and The Odyssey
Student of Socrates; teacher and philosopher who created the Academy and wrote The Republic
Greek scientist who developed the technology of the screw lever
Society who valued education and arts; women and slaves had few rights
Athenian ruler who expanded democracy and encouraged citizens to participate in government
Type of government where the highest social class held all the power
Type of government where people rule themselves
Student of Plato; taught the principle of logic and that people should live in balance and moderation
an agreement to work together
Leader who held power through the use of force