Chapter 8, Terms B Quiz

Athenian historian who recorded the events of the Peloponnesian War.

• Thucydides

• Pericles

• Plato

• Aristotle

This defensive alliance was led by the Athens against the Persians.

This person is considered one of the best orators of all time and a leader of democracy in Athens.

This was considered the center of religious life in Athens.

What was the highest mountain in Greece? Supposed to be the home of the Greek gods.

• Mt. Olympus

• Mt. Rushmore

• Mt. Mitchell

• Mt. Everest

Which Greek philosopher devoted himself to the study of science?

This defensive alliance was led by Sparta against Athens.

This Greek philosopher encouraged his students to seek truth throughout human reason

Who fought each other in the Peloponnesian wars?

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and Rome

• Sparta and Egypt

• Rome and Carthage

Someone who studies to gain wisdom is called a ...