We went over the rest of the quiz in class today:
Themistocles - This general rose from the ranks of the common people, and took steps to increase the naval power of Athens
Delian League - An association of Greek city-states whose purpose was to remain strong and united against their enemies
trireme - A fast, agile ship that was a feared weapon in the Greek navy
Pheidippides - This hero of ancient Greece is the central figure in a story which was the inspiration for a modern sporting event - the marathon.
Darius - He commanded the first Persian invasion of Greece, which ended with his defeat at Marathon.
Myceneans - their kings dominated Greece from 1600 BC too 1200 BC
myths - These legends describe Greek gods and goddesses and the nature of the world
Salamis - The Greeks used trickery and a clever naval strategy and to win this battle against the Persians
Pericles - He was a prominent and influential statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city's Golden Age, who was determined to glorify his city though that arts, literature, and culture
epics - These are long narrative poems celebrating heroic deeds
Persians - These people ruled an empire that stretched all the way from Egypt and Asia Minor to India and the Himalaya Mountains
Oracle of Delphi - Apollo was said to speak prophesies through this person; an ominous prophesy caused the Greeks much worry before the Persians' second invasion
Sparta - This prominent city - state had a fearsome infantry and was located in southeastern Peloponnese
Zeus - He was the leader of the gods, and the father of the goddess of wisdom
Socrates - Mr. Schick wants to go back in time to hang out with this philosopher

Than we went over our test we took about Egypt.

HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD BREAK MR. SCHICK! (: