6th Grade Ancient World: Chapter 6

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  1. peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
  2. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  3. acropolis
    the citadel in an ancient Greek city, usually on a hill
  4. city-state
    an independent nation comprised of a single town
  5. aristocrat
    a member of the nobility
  6. tyrant
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  7. democracy
    the orientation of those who favor government by the people
  8. Homer
    ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)
  9. Troy
    an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
  10. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  11. immortal
    not subject to death
  12. philosopher
    a specialist in the investigation of existence and knowledge
  13. tragedy
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  14. Pericles
    Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
  15. Parthenon
    the main temple of the goddess Athena
  16. Socrates
    ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon
  17. agora
    the marketplace in ancient Greece
  18. Athens
    the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena
  19. plague
    any large-scale calamity
  20. blockade
    a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy
  21. Sparta
    an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess
  22. Persia
    a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
  23. Marathon
    a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians
  24. barbarian
    a member of an uncivilized people
  25. assassinate
    murder; especially of socially prominent persons
  26. Hellenistic
    relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization
  27. Alexander the Great
    king of Macedon
  28. Euclid
    Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
  29. Archimedes
    Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics and mechanics and geometry (287-212 BC)
  30. Macedonia
    landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula
  31. Alexandria
    the chief port of Egypt
  32. caulk
    a waterproof filler and sealant used in building and repair
  33. strain
    exert much effort or energy
  34. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  35. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  36. lap
    the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
  37. purl
    flow in a circular current, of liquids
  38. spume
    foam or froth on the sea
  39. hawser
    large heavy rope for nautical use
Created on Thu Sep 27 13:19:57 EDT 2012

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