Unit III: Ancient Greece Vocabulary

an old story told to explain an event or justify a belief or action is called a ____________.

an __________ is a government ruled by a few powerful citizens

A classical Greek temple built to honor the goddess Athena and to celebrate Athenian success at Marathon is called the _________________________.

the war between Athens and Sparta for control of ancient Greece is called the _____________________________ War.

_________________ was one of Athens’ greatest leaders who brought about its Golden Age

the study of the universe and our place in it is called ________________________.

____________________ was a Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions

an ancient Greek warship is called a ____________________.

a war between the Greeks and the people of Troy is called the _______________________ War.

in ancient Greek city-states, a ruler who took power illegally was called a _________________.