Lesson 27

Question 1

abandon

Answer 1

to leave someone or something without intending to return

Question 2

agora

Answer 2

a marketplace in ancient Greece

Question 3

Athens

Answer 3

a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have a democracy; also known as the birthplace of Western civilization; the capital of present-day Greece

Question 4

capable

Answer 4

having the ability or skill necessary to do something well

Question 5

Council of 500

Answer 5

in Athens, a group of 500 citizens chosen to form a council responsible for running the day-to-day business of government

Question 6

Council of Elders

Answer 6

a small group of Spartans who made all the important governing decisions

Question 7

eliminate

Answer 7

to completely remove or put an end to something

Question 8

obtain

Answer 8

to get something, usually by making an effort or working for it

Question 9

Peloponnesus

Answer 9

a peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece

Question 10

Sparta

Answer 10

a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy