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 |