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Athens Sparta Persia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zoroaster | Taught that there was one supreme God named Ahura Mazda, force of good. |
| Cyrus | Grew his empire together by treating conquered people fairly. |
| Darius I | Divided the Persian Empire into Satrapies |
| Xerxes | Persian King in 480 B.C. |
| Leonidas | Supplied the most soldiers |
| Who wrote History of the Persian Wars? | Herodotus |
| Aspasia | Known for intelligence and charm |
| Pericles | Athenians had a new leader Pericles and enjoyed a golden age of prosperity and achievement. |
| Representative Democracy | Citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf |
| Direct Democracy | All citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process |
| Delian League | Provided with most sailors |
| Athenian Economy | Farmers, and Traders |
| Peloponnesian War | Called Peloponnesian War because it was in Peloponnesian. |