Ch. 11 Visual Vocabulary Word Wall by Cynthia Smith

Polytheism- Worship of many gods

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In addition,certain civilations practiced polytheism in order to explain why certain things in their enviorments happened.

Athena - the Greek goddess of wisdom and war.

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The temple dedicated to Athena was called the Parthenon.

mythology - a collection of myths or stories that people tell about their gods and honor

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Alexandria- A city in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great.

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My dad lived in Alexandria before he married my mom. (not true)

Parthenon- Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena built on the Acropolis of Athens

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- The Parthenon is still standing today you should go visit it in Athens 105 58, Greece.

Plato-A philosopher and student of Socrates who recorded Socrates teachings.

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Plato was recording Socrates teachings and writing them down.

Alexander the Great

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Macedonian ruler who conquered Greece and created an empire stretching from Egypt to India. Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire that streatched from Egypt to India.

Philosophy- the "love of wisdom";the study of truth and knowledge

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Delian League- an alliance of Greek city-states created by Athens to protect from persian attack

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As a member of the second delian league it was again controlled by a garrison and an archon.

Battle of Salamis

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naval battle between the Greeks and Persians during the Second Persian war where the Greek defeated the Persians.

fable

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A story that teaches a moralesson

Golden age of Athens

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The time period after Athens became wealthy and powerful as well as famous for it's art and learning

The golden age of Athens must be very historical.

hellenistic

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greek-like a blend of greek andasisan cultures

Hippocratic oath-a promise made by medical students to use their knowledge only in ethical ways. The Hippocratic oath is important.It helps doctors and patients.

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Pericles Leader of Athens during there golden age and the and the Peloponnese war

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Ancient Greek Statesman Pericles was born in c.495.b.c In Athens His father Xanthippe and had a wealthy family of aristocrats

Hippocrates

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Believed that all diseases have natural causes. Doctors take a Hippocrates oath

Olympic Games - A sporting event that takes place every 4 years in honor of Zeus.

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The Olympic games is a very important sporting event that honors Zeus.

Battle of Marathon~

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Greek victory during the First Persian War.

Aesop

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former slave who traveled.

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Tragedy

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Plays such as, Romeo and Juliet. They are very serious plays, usually tells the story with a sad ending and a lesson.

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socrates important philosopher of athens who asked questions andforced hislistenersto think more cleaarly

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Xerxes

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The Persian king during the Second Persian war

Peloponnesian League- an alliance of greek city states created by sparta to oppose athens growing power

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sparta created the peloponnesian league to disapprove athens growing power.

Comedy- Light-hearted play that told stories of everyday life and often made fun of Greek celebrities and politicians.

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My family likes to watch comedy shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Aristotle

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He was a Greek philosopher and scientist. He recognized through science, that the world is round.