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a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill; it means “high city” in Greek
acropolis
a tall, thick, vertical post that serves as decoration or support for a structure
column
pouring heated metal into a mold to shape it
casting
a form of entertainment, especially a play, that is designed to amuse
comedy
to make more difficult
impede
a play designed for the theater
drama
rock that contains minerals like iron, gold, or lead
ore
a long narrative poem recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical figure
epic
an astronomical instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars which could be converted to find latitude
astrolabe
The tortoise and the hare is a form of what?
fable
a simple machine that helps lift heavy objects with a system of wheels and a rope or a cord
pulley block
an outdoor theater or performance area, often built into the side of a hill with rows of seats surrounding a central stage
amphitheater
a story about the extraordinary, especially a god, that supports or explains a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon
myth
the ability to quickly evaluate a situation and make an intelligent judgment or decision
shrewdness
characteristics of the physical features on land.
rugged
extracting metal from rock by heating it
smelting
a short tale with a moral message
fable
the ability to use words and ideas in a quick, inventive way to create humor
wit
a form of entertainment, especially a play, that focuses on sad or serious themes
tragedy
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determining the potential costs and benefits of an action and then balancing the costs against the benefits
cost-benefit analysis
the art and style of designing and constructing buildings
architecture
the study of ideas about truth, right and wrong, and the nature and meaning of life
philosophy
believing in or worshiping more than one god
polytheistic
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a good that is used to make other goods and services
capital resource
physical features of land
terrain