Chapter 8

Question 0

Direct democracy

Answer 0

Form of government in which all citizens participate

Question 1

Pericles

Answer 1

Leader of Athens from 460 to 429 b.c.

Question 2

Delian league

Answer 2

League of Greek city-states formed for mutual protection

Question 3

Acropolis

Answer 3

Highest part of Athens, location of important buildings

Question 4

Parthenon

Answer 4

Temple for Athena on the acropolis

Question 5

Peloponnesian war

Answer 5

Conflict between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 b.c.

Question 6

Plague

Answer 6

Disease that spreads easily and usually causes death

Question 7

Truce

Answer 7

Agreement to stop fighting

Question 8

Catapult

Answer 8

Military machine used to hurl stones or spears at enemy forces and city walls

Question 9

Alexander the Great

Answer 9

King of Macedonia who conquered parts of Europe, Africa , and Asia

Question 10

Hellenistic

Answer 10

Culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs

Question 11

Alexandria

Answer 11

City in Egypt founded by Alexander in 332b.c.

Question 12

Drama

Answer 12

Written work performed by actors

Question 13

Tragedy

Answer 13

Serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character

Question 14

Comedy

Answer 14

Humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas

Question 15

Ideal

Answer 15

Perfected form

Question 16

Pediment

Answer 16

Triangular space between the top o a colonnade and the roof

Question 17

Philosophy

Answer 17

Logical study of basic truths about knowledge, values, and the world