Soc.St. Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
an outdoor market in ancient Greece
A
agora
2
Q
a government controlled by the people
A
democracy
3
Q
a hired soldier
A
mercenary
4
Q
valuables taken in war
A
plunder
5
Q
the longest race in the Olympics, a footrace of about 26 miles
A
marothon
6
Q
a traditional story that may include gods and goddesses and often tries to explain events in nature
A
myth
7
Q
a person who studies truth and knowledge
A
philosopher
8
Q
to live forever
A
immortal
9
Q
logical thinking
A
reason
10
Q
government controlled by a few wealthy people
A
aristocracy
11
Q
an epidemic of an often fatal disease
A
plague
