Unit 5 Lesson 27 Vocab

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.