S.S. Ancient Greek Vocabulary Words

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barter

organization of trading in which people exchange goods or services directly, without the use of money

comedy

a humorous play that has a happy ending.

city-states

a self- governing unit made up of a city and of a city and it's surrounding villages and farmland

democracy

a government in which the people rule

ephor

one of five elected officals who supervised the kings of ancient Sparta

helot

a state slave in ancient Sparta

monarchy

government of a monarch

oligarchy

a system in which a few people rule

sanctury

a place of worship

tragedy

drama in which the hero is brought to defeat.

tyrant

a ruler who has total power.