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The Golden Age of Athens

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What does Golden Age mean? A period of great peace and wealth for a country. Golden Age
What does Pericles mean? A great Athenian leader who inspired Athens to rebuild. Pericles
What does Acropolis mean? The hill above a Greek city on which temples were built. Acropolis
What does Parthenon mean? The temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens. Parthenon
What does Myth mean? A traditional story that helps to explain a culture's beliefs. Myth
What does Architecture mean? The art of designing buildings. Architecture
What does Sculpture mean? The art of creating three-dimensional figures from such materials as wood, stone, and clay. Sculpture
What does Plato mean? Student of Socrates who recorded his teachings. Plato
What does Panathenaic Games mean? An all-out sports games event that included races, fighting, and other combat events. Panathenaic Games
What does Olympics mean? A sporting event held every four years to honor the god Zeus. Olympics
What does A City of Contrasts mean? The people of Athens lived in small uncomfortable houses, but the city's public spaces and buildings were large and beautiful. City of Contrasts
How did Greek gods and goddesses play an important part in the lives of people? Each had power over a specific area of life. Important Part In Lives
What were Greek gods and goddesses like? Like humans but did not age. Gods and Goddesses
Why did the Greeks go to Delphi? To get advice from Appollo through an oracle. Delphi
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