9.3 THe GoldenAge of Athens Flashcards
a city-state that was the best the best example of ancient Greek democracy; the capital of modern Greece
Athens
a plain northeast of Athens, Greece
Marathon
the site of a mighty sea battle between Greece and Persia
Salamis
a Greek city-state that defeated Sparta
Thebes
an ancient country in northern Greece; a nation formed after the breakup of Yugoslavia
Macedonia
Ancient Greek philosopher who developed an approach to teaching basen on asking questions
Socrates
Ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato who wrote more than 170 books
Aristotle
the longest race in the Olympics, a footrace of about 26 miles
marathon
a person who studies truth and knowledge
philosopher
logical thinking
reason
an epidemic of an often fatal desease
plague
a hired soldier
mercenary
a period of time in ancient Athens when magnificent temples were built; artists created statues and monuments; and philosophers extended human knowledge
Golden Age
an approach to teaching developed by the Greek philosopher, Socrates, which involves teaching people to think by asking questions
Socratic method
in ancient Greece, an alliance between Athens and other Greek city-states
Delian League
