Chapter 9 Lesson 2

Question 1

Troy

Answer 1

A city on the western coast of Asia Minor; site of the legendary Trojan War

Question 2

Mount Olympus

Answer 2

Most gods lived there located in northern Greece

Question 3

Athens

Answer 3

A city-state

Question 4

Sparta

Answer 4

An ancient Greek city-state that was under strict military rule

Question 5

Homer

Answer 5

Ancient Greek poet who composed two poems about Trojan War

Question 6

Pericles

Answer 6

Ancient Athenian leader who strove to make Athens the center of art and literature and who was responsible for building the Parthenon

Question 7

Myth

Answer 7

A traditional story that may include gods and goddesses and often tries to explain events in nature

Question 8

Immortal

Answer 8

To live forever

Question 9

Aristocracy

Answer 9

A government controlled by a few wealthy people

Question 10

Democracy

Answer 10

A government by the people

Question 11

oral tradition

Answer 11

Myths and Legends

Question 12

assembly

Answer 12

Gathering of citizens

Question 13

helot

Answer 13

Invaded city-states

Question 14

Trojan War

Answer 14

Fought between the Greeks and the people of Troy

Question 15

Olympic Games

Answer 15

Boxers, wrestlers, runners and other athletes came from all parts of Greece to be in the games