9.3 The Golden Age of The Athens Flashcards
Athens
a city state that was the best example of Ancient Greek democracy
Marathon
a plain northeast of Athens, Greece
Salamis
the site of a mighty sea battle between Greece and Persia
Thebes
A Greek city state that defeated Sparta
Macedonia
an ancient country in northern Greece
Socrates
Ancient Greek philisoper developed a teaching based on asking questions
Aristotle
Ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato
marathon
the longest race in the Olympics
philosopher
a person who studies truth and knowledge
reason
logical thinking
plague
an epidemic of an often fatal disease
mercenary
a hired soilder
Golden Age
a period of time in ancient Athens when magnificent temples were built
Socratic method
an approach to teaching developed by he Greek philospher
Delian League
in ancient Greece and alliance between Athens and other city states
