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Ancient Greece
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Socrates | A greek philosopher who use doubt and questioning to challenge leaders of greece. |
| Agora | The central marketing place of Athens and the site of numerous temples and government buildings. |
| Alexander the Great | A leader of Greece; known for conquering other lands and spreading Greek Culture. |
| Peninsula | A body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water. |
| Monarchy | Country ruled by a king or queen (one ruler). |
| Classical Age | An age marked by great achievements. The creation of city-states marks the beginning of Greece's Classical Age. |
| Polis | The Greek word for city-state. |
| Aristotle | A greek philosopher who believed in science and reason. |
| Citizen | A person who has rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community. |
| Democracy | A government run by the people in which citizens make their own laws. |
| Plato | A Greek philosopher who believed in the wisest people ruling the people. |
| Athens | Capital of Greece; famous for navy, education and philosophy. |
| Acropolis | A walled hill where people of the city could seek safety during an enemy attack. |
| Aristocrat | A rich, upper class man in ancient Greece, who often had a role in the government. |
| Sparta | A government run by the people in which citizens make their own laws. |