| A | B |
| philosopher | someone who ponders about life |
| representative democracy | small group that makes decisions for all |
| Aspasia | a well educated woman in Athens |
| direct democracy | mass gatherings wehere many decide government matters |
| Pericles | a dominate figure in Athenian politics |
| Delian League | the trsury and commander of the fleet |
| Age of Pericles | period of creativity and learning |
| Athenian economy was supported by | farming and trade |
| The Peloponnesian War | War between Athens and Sparta |
| Strait of Salamis | where the Persian fleet was attacked |
| Zoroastrianism | the religion of Persia |
| satrap | "protector of the kingdom" |
| Xerxes | son of Darius |
| Persia | known today as southwestern Iran |
| King Darius depended on his | army |
| Who wrote History of the Persian Wars? | Herodotus |
| This caused a rebellion in the Persian Army | High taxes |