sslesson 27 vocab/study guide

Question 1

to leave someone or something without intending to return

Answer 1

abandon

Question 2

a marketplace in ancient greece

Answer 2

agora

Question 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

Answer 3

athens

Question 4

having the ability or skill necessary to do something well

Answer 4

capable

Question 5

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

Answer 5

council of 500

Question 6

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

Answer 6

council of elders

Question 7

to completely remove or put an end to something

Answer 7

eliminate

Question 8

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

Answer 8

obtain

Question 9

a peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of greece

Answer 9

Peloponnesus

Question 10

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

Answer 10

sparta