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The Rise of City-States Word Scramble

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About This Challenge

Embark on a journey back in time with our word scramble game and discover the rise of city-states!

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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polis
The ancient Greek city-states, such as Athens and Sparta, were known as polis.
oligarchy
Some city-states were ruled by a small group of wealthy elites, known as an oligarchy.
democracy
Athens is often cited as one of the first city-states to practice democracy, where citizens had a say in government decisions.
acropolis
The acropolis was a fortified hilltop in a city-state, often containing important temples and buildings.
agora
The agora was the central marketplace and meeting place in a city-state.
tyranny
Some city-states fell under the rule of a tyrant, a leader who seized power by force.
citizen
In ancient city-states, only free adult males who were born in the city-state were considered citizens.
alliance
City-states often formed alliances with each other for mutual defense or economic benefit.

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