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Polis: City-state

Vocabulary:. Polis: City-state. What other words do you know that have “polis” in it?. Metro polis. Citizen: Free residents. Monarchy: A government in which a hereditary ruler exercises central power. Ex. King or Queen. Oligarchy: Power is in the hands of a small, wealthy elite.

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Polis: City-state

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  1. Vocabulary: Polis: City-state What other words do you know that have “polis” in it? Metropolis Citizen: Free residents

  2. Monarchy: A government in which a hereditary ruler exercises central power. Ex. King or Queen Oligarchy: Power is in the hands of a small, wealthy elite.

  3. Aristocracy: Rule by a hereditary, land owning elite.

  4. Phalax: A massive, tactical formation of heavily armed foot soldiers

  5. Sparta: A city-state established by the Dorians

  6. How did geography present a problem for unity?

  7. Assignment: Your assignment is to create a visual representation (drawing) of Spartan life. You must include: Military Men Women Children Discipline

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