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

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

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