9.3 Vocab

Question 1

A city-state that was the best example of ancient Greek democracy; the capital of ancient Greece.

Answer 1

Athens

Question 2

A plain northeast of Athens, Greece.

Answer 2

Marathon

Question 3

The site of a mighty sea battle between Greece and Persia.

Answer 3

Salamis

Question 4

A Greek city-state that defended Sparta.

Answer 4

Thebes

Question 5

An ancient country in northern Greece; a nation formed after the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Answer 5

Macedonia

Question 6

Ancient Greek philosopher who developed an approach to teaching based on asking questions.

Answer 6

Socrates

Question 7

Ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato who wrote more than 170 books.

Answer 7

Aristotle

Question 8

The longest race in the Olympic Games; a footrace of about 26 miles.

Answer 8

Marathon

Question 9

A person who studies truth and knowledge.

Answer 9

Philosopher

Question 10

Logical thinking.

Answer 10

Reason

Question 11

A hired soldier.

Answer 11

Mercenary

Question 12

A period of time in ancient Athens when magnificent temples were built; artists created statues and monuments; and philosophers extended human knowledge.

Answer 12

Golden Age

Question 13

An approach to teaching developed by Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involved people to think by asking questions.

Answer 13

Socrates Method

Question 14

In ancient Greece, an alliance between Athens and other Greek city-states.

Answer 14

Delian League

Question 15

A war fought between Athens and Sparta.

Answer 15

Peloponnesian War