Vocab Chapter 8

Question 1

War between the Mycenians and the city of Troy

Answer 1

Trojan War

Question 2

A form of government in which a few people rule

Answer 2

Oligarchy

Question 3

A ruler who is absolute authority

Answer 3

Tyrant

Question 4

A group of Greek citizens who met to make laws

Answer 4

Assembly

Question 5

A form of government in which the citizens have the power

Answer 5

Democracy

Question 6

The center of religious life in Athens

Answer 6

Acropolis

Question 7

The war between Athens and Sparta that lasted over 27 years

Answer 7

Pelopolisian Wars

Question 8

The highest mountain in Greece, where the gods live

Answer 8

Mount Olympus

Question 9

A legend or traditional story

Answer 9

Myth

Question 10

A scholar who devote himself to earthly wisdom

Answer 10

Philosopher

Question 11

Ancient Greek philosopher

Answer 11

Socrates

Question 12

A short story that teaches a lesson

Answer 12

Fabel

Question 13

Special festival held in Olympia, Greece, to honor gods

Answer 13

Olympic games

Question 14

The god says who the Greek believed presided over the arts and science

Answer 14

Muses

Question 15

The ancient Greek temple on acropolis

Answer 15

Parthenon