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Golden Age of Greece
Chapter 29 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Golden Age | A period of great peace and wealth. |
| Pericles | The name of a great leader, that inspired the people to rebuild Athens. |
| acropolis | A high, craggy hill that rises over the city. |
| Parthenon | The temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis, above Athens. |
| myth | A traditional story that helps to explain a culture's beliefs. |
| architecture | The art of desiging buildings. |
| sculpture | The art of creating three-dimensional figures from wood, stone, or clay. |
| Socrates | A man that was one of the greatest philosophers in Athens. |
| Plato | Socrates student's name. |
| Parthenaic Games | Many events that people competed in. |
| Olympics | A set of games that were held every four years. |