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SS Golden Age Vocab.
Chapter 29 Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Golden Age | A period of great peace and wealth in Greece. |
| Pericles | A great leader of Athens. |
| Acropolis | A hill above the city, with the Parthenon built on top. |
| Parthenon | A great sacred building built on the hill, acropolis. |
| Myth | A traditional story that helps to explain a culture's beliefs. |
| Architecture | The art of designing buildings. |
| Sculpture | The art of designing a 3D figure from clay, wood, stone, etc. |
| Socrates | A man who looked for great wisdom during his life. Philosopher. |
| Plato | Socrates's loyal student. Followed after teacher became philosipher. |
| Panathenaic Games | Like the Olympics. Boxing, wrestling, races. |
| Olympics | Summer and winter games played every four years. They bring the best athletes around to compete in sports. |