Chapter 9 Lesson 3

Question 1

Athens

Answer 1

the capital and largest city of Greece

Question 2

Marathon

Answer 2

a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians

Question 3

Salamis

Answer 3

Mighty battle at sea

Question 4

Thebes

Answer 4

an ancient Greek city destroyed by Alexander the Great in 336 BC

Question 5

Macedonia

Answer 5

An ancient country in northern Greece; a nation formed after the breakup of Yugoslavia

Question 6

Socrates

Answer 6

ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato

Question 7

Aristotle

Answer 7

one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

Question 8

Marathon

Answer 8

a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians

Question 9

Philosopher

Answer 9

Extended human knowledge

Question 10

Reason

Answer 10

Logical thinking

Question 11

Plague

Answer 11

any large-scale calamity

Question 12

mercenary

Answer 12

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

Question 13

Golden Age

Answer 13

A period of time in ancient Athens when great temples were built; artisans created statues and monuments; philosophers extend human knowledge

Question 14

Socratic Method

Answer 14

a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students

Question 15

Delian League

Answer 15

An alliance formed an agreement to work together

Question 16

Peloponnesian War

Answer 16

War between Athens and Sparta