S.S. ch 8 vocab Flashcards
1
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political leader of athens during the time from 461-431 B.C.
A
pericles
2
Q
form of government in which citizens make and enforce laws for themselves
A
direct democracy
3
Q
A base union of city states led by athens that was organized to defend against Persian attacks
A
Delian League
4
Q
A fortified hill around which greek city states developed
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acropolis
5
Q
Temple dedicated to athena that was on built on the acropolis of athens after the Persian war
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Parthenon
6
Q
Conflict between athens, Sparta and their allies from 431-404 B.C.
A
Serious wide spread disease that caused by personation, overcrowding, rodents.
7
Q
An agreement to stop fighting
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Truce
8
Q
A loose union of city-states tribes, countries, etc., usually for defense purposes
A
league
