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Golden Age of Greece
Chapter 29 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The Golden Age | A time period of peace and wealth in Athens |
| Pericles | The leader who rebuilt Athens in the Golden Age |
| Acropolis | The hill above Athens on which temples were built. |
| Parthenon | The temple on top of the Acropolis which worshiped Athena. |
| myth | A traditional story that helps to explain a cultures belief. |
| architecture | The art of designing buildings such as the Parthenon. |
| sculpture | The art of creating 3D figures from wood,clay,and stone. |
| Socrates | One of the greatest Athenian philosophers who encouraged people to ask questions. |
| Plato | The student of Socrates and a philosopher |
| Panatheic Games | A religious festival that incorporated games |
| Olympics | Games that were played every 4 years by people from different countries. |