Lesson 27 Vocab/Study Guide

Question 1

To leave someone or something without intending to return

Answer 1

Abandon

Question 2

A marketplace in Ancient Greece

Answer 2

Agora

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Athens

Question 4

Having the ability or skill necessary to do something well

Answer 4

Capable

Question 5

In Athens, a group of 500 citizens chosen to form a council responsible for running the day-to-day business of government

Answer 5

Council of 500

Question 6

a small group of Spartans who made all the important governing decisions

Answer 6

Council of Elders

Question 7

To completely remove or put an end to something

Answer 7

Eliminate

Question 8

To get something, usually by making an effort or working for it

Answer 8

Obtain

Question 9

A peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece

Answer 9

Peloponnesus

Question 10

A city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy

Answer 10

Sparta