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History Test #5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mycenae | Powerful & prominent civilization on the mainland of Greece |
| Polish | A Slavic Language |
| Crete | Largest Greek Island |
| Homer | Author of the Iliad & Odyssey |
| Assembly | A group of men who made laws and important decisions about the government in ancient Greece |
| League of Corinth | The alliance of Greek city-states that was created by Alexander the Great's father |
| Llewellyn | Prince of Wales when King Edward I came to the English throne |
| Sir William Wallace | Scottish knight who led a revolt against England |
| English | A Germanic Language |
| Pythagoras | Philosopher who developed theories in math, astronomy, and music |
| Plato | Greek philosopher who founded the Academy |
| Acropolis | Center of the city in ancient Greece |
| Theater | Largest gathering place in ancient Greece |
| Pedagogue | A trusted male slave who was responsible to be a young boy's constant companion |
| Sir Arthur Evans | Archaeologist who excavated the city of Knossos |
| Britannia | Early name for England |
| Athens | Capital of Greece |
| Aesop | Famous writer of fables |
| Epic | Long poem that recounts the life of a hero |
| Pericles | One of the greatest political leaders of ancient Greece |
| Philip II | Father of Alexander the Great |
| Persepolis | Capital of the Persian Empire |
| Carson City | Capital of Nevada |
| Austin | Capital of Texas |
| Pierre | Capital of South Dakota |
| Atlanta | Capital of Georgia |
| Athens | Greatest cultural center of ancient Greece |
| Sparta | One of the most powerful city-states in Greece |
| Athens | Family life was very important |
| Sparta | Allowed conquered people called helots to live and work there |
| Sparta | Citizens were known for their courage, strength, and loyalty |