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SS Golden Age Vocab.
Chapter 29 Vocab Words
Term | Definition |
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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. |