Form of government in which all citizens participate
Direct democracy
Leader of Athens from 460 to 429 b.c
Pericles
League of Greek city-states formed for mutual protection
Delian league
Highest part of Athens, location of important buildings
Acropolis
Temple for Athena on Acropolis
Parthenon
Conflict between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 b.c
Peloponnesian War
Disease that spreads easily and usually causes death
Plague
Agreement to stop fighting
Truce
Military machine used to hurl stones or spears at enemy forces and city walls
Catapult
King of Macedonia who conquered parts of Europe, Africa , and Asia
Alexander the Great
Culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs
Hellenistic
City in Egypt founded by Alexander in 332 b.c
Alexandria
Written work performed by actors
Drama
Serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
Tragedy
Humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
Comedy
Perfected form
Ideal
Triangular space between the top of a colonnade and the roof
Pediment
Logical study of basic truths about knowledge, values, and the world
Philosophy