Ancient Greece Terms and Figures

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isthmus

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a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two large land areas

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Olympics

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an athletic festival honoring the Greek god Zeus

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Parthenon

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a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and overseen by Pericles; it took nine years to build

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Pericles

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A general from Athens noted for building the Parthenon. Under his leadership, Athens entered a golden age of peace, wealth, and artistic achievement.

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hoplites

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foot soldiers of the Greek army

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myth

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a story describing the actions of Greek gods and goddesses and how they affected everyday life

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Hera

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Greek goddess of children and marriage

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Helots

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People conquered by the Spartans and forced to be slaves

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oligarchy

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rule by a small group of people

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Hippocrates

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a Greek doctor who taught that illnesses had natural causes and were not a punishment by the Gods