| Question | Answer |
| epic poem | a long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero, such as the Odessy |
| arete | in early Greece, the qualities of excellence that a hero strives to win in a struggle or contest |
| polis | the early Greek city-state, consisting of a city or town and its surrounding territory |
| acropolis | in early Greek city-states, a fortified gathering place at the top of a hill which was sometimes the site of temples and public |
| agora | in early Greek city-states, an open area that served as a market |
| hoplite | in the early Greek military system, heavily armed foot soldiers |
| democracy | “the rule of the many,” government by the people, either directly or through their elected representatives |
| helot | in ancient Sparta, captive peoples who were forced to work for their conqueres |
| Age of Percles | the period between 461 and 429 b.c. when Pericles dominated Athenian politics and Athens reached the height of its power |
| ostracism | in ancient Athens, the process for temporarily banning ambitious politicians from the city by popular vote |
| oligarchy | "rule by a few", government by a few men or families |
| oracle | in ancient Greece, a sacred shrine where a god or goddess was said to reveal the future through a priest or priestess |
| Socratic Method | the method of teaching used by the Greek philosopher Socrates, it employs a question-and-answer format to lead pupils to see things for themselves by using their own reason |
