Lesson 27 - Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta Vocab/ Study Guide Flashcards
to leave someone or something without intending to return
abandon
a marketplace in ancient Greece
agora
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
Athens
Having the ability or skill necessary to do something well
capable
a small group of Spartans who made all the important governing decisions
Council of Elders
in Athens, a group of 500 citizens chosen to form a council responsible for running the day-to-day business of government
Council of 500
to completely remove or put an end to something
eliminate
to get something, usually by making an effort or working for it
obtain
a peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece
Peloponnesus
a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy
Sparta