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What sporting event, which began in the 700's BC, was canceled for almost 1,500 years before returning in the year 1896, and has been with us ever since?
The Olympics
What was the original name of the country of Turkey?
Asia-Minor
What is the name of the group of people who listen to legal arguments and render/give a verdict based upon the law?
(hint...you might be called to serve in one of these groups one day after you turn 18)
Jury
What is the name of the job of someone who designs buildings?
Architect
What was the name of the ancient Greek philosopher that was put on trial and executed for, allegedly, corrupting the youth of Athens?
Socrates
What type of government is lead by a King or Queen?
Monarchy
What is the name given to a person who is a legally recognized member of a state?
Citizen
What was the name of the chief rival of the city-state of Athens?
Sparta
What is the name of the members of upper class/elite whose status is usually inherited?
Aristocracy
When someone lives or acts in a way that is different to how they say everyone else should live or act, this is known as being a what?
Hypocrite
What is the name for the building in which soldiers lived?
Barracks
When two sides in a conflict agree to stop fighting for a time, this is called what?
Truce
The ancient Greeks of the city of Athens were responsible for giving us what form of government?
Democracy
When a country or state is cut off from the sea or ocean, this is known as the country or state being what?
Landlocked
What was the name of the Persian King that was stalled by the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Xerxes
What is the word to describe the illegal actions of those in positions of power?
(hint...this is most often seen in government and usually involves bribery)
Corruption
What is the special nickname given to ancient Greek poets and playwrights?
Dramatists
What was the name of the ancient Greek doctor who is considered the father of modern medicine?
Hippocrates
What was the name of the ancient Greek philosopher is sometimes viewed as the father of modern science?
Aristotle
Who is the best history teacher you've ever had?
.....really? You had to think about that one? ;-)
What was the title given to women who had the training and authority to perform religious ceremonies or rituals?
Priestess