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- 3. A school founded by Plato in Athens that offered instruction in mathematics, science, and philosophy. It is considered one of the first universities.
- 4. A collection of myths or stories about gods, heroes, and the creation of the world. Greek mythology influenced later civilizations like the Romans.
- 7. An alliance formed by Athens and other city-states to defend against future Persian attacks. Members were required to pay Athens for protection.
- 10. Despite the political disturbances and violent warfare, it was also considered a time of great accomplishment in architecture, learning, the fine arts, and other areas.
- 11. A teaching method developed by Socrates that involves asking a series of questions to make a person think more deeply about a topic. It is still used today in many schools.
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- 1. A major city founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt. It became one of the most important cities in the ancient world.
- 2. A 25-year war fought between Sparta and Athens, beginning in 431 BCE. It ended with Sparta's victory and the decline of Athenian democracy.
- 5. the transmission of ideas, customs, beliefs, and other cultural elements from one group to another.
- 6. A kingdom in northern Greece that became a powerful empire under Philip II and Alexander the Great.
- 8. Greek warships designed to be fast and easy to maneuver. They had sharp points on the front for ramming enemy ships.
- 9. The study of knowledge, reality, and existence. The word comes from the Greek for "love of wisdom." Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were three famous Greek philosophers.