Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Gods/Goddesses/Philosophers
Gods/Goddesses/Philosophers
100
A way of ruling where people help make laws and choose leaders
Democracy
Example: A democracy does NOT have a king with all of the power.
100
A city that rules itself, it is not a big country
City-state
Example: Sparta and Athens were both city- states.
100
To train it to obey or live with people
Tame
Example: We took our dog to a trainer to help tame her.
100
King of all the gods on Mount Olympus
Zeus
100
How were Athens and Sparta different from each other?
Athens and Sparta were different because Athens focused on learning, art, and government, while Sparta focused on being strong soldiers and training for war.
200
Simple and hard, not fancy or comfortable
Spartan
Example:
A Spartan life is simple and hard, not fancy or comfortable.
200
The design of buildings
Architecture
Example:
The Parthenon is a famous example of ancient Greek architecture
200
You like it more than something else
Prefer
Example: I prefer cheesecake for dessert instead of ice cream.
200
Goddess of wisdom; the city of Athens was named after her when she gave the olive tree
Athena
200
Known for art, thinking, and starting democracy
Athens
300
Someone who enters another land to take it over
Invader
Example: Alexander the Great was an invader of other empires.
300
Someone who thinks deeply about life, truth, and knowledge
Philosopher
Example:
Ancient Greek philosophers include Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
300
Something is amazing or excellent
Marvelous
Example: The sunset was a marvelous sight to see.
300
God of the sun, music, and healing
Apollo
300
Sparta
Known for its strong army and simple life
400
Someone who delivers a message
Messenger
Example: If you give someone a letter for your teacher, you are acting as a messenger.
400
What is (a long race) is a contribution from ancient Greece?
Marathon
Example: I decided to train for a marathon!
400
You do it all by yourself
Independently
Example: In 2nd grade we can work independently!
400
Home of the most powerful gods and goddesses
Mount Olympus
400
A place where a famous battle happened. The long race is named after it.
Marathon
500
_______ is when someone takes over new land
Conquest
Example: Alexander the Great took over many lands. That was a conquest!
500
Something important that is given or shared
Contribution
Is a marathon a contribution from ancient Greece?
500
A water path between two bodies of land. It is not land.
Channel
Example: Many people try to swim across the English Channel.
500
A powerful leader who conquered many lands
Alexander the Great
500
A wise philosopher who liked asking questions and thinking about life
Socrates