HW Assignment

Agora- The agora was a central spot in Ancient Greek city-states. The agora was the center of athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agora

Arete- Means "excellence of any kind," or the act of living up to one's full potential. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arete

Polis- a city in Greece. It can also mean, a body of citizens.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polis

• The year 508 BC-  In 508BC "democracy" began in Athens. Male citizens were given the chance to vote in order to decide how the city-state should run. www.schoolsliaison.org

Socrates- Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher. He is known for being one of the founders of Western Philosophers. He is also known for his many writings. As well as an oil painter.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates

• The Death of Socrates- An oil painting done by the French painter  Jacques-Louis David. This painting focuses on the execution of Socrates. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_Socrates
• Socratic Method- was a form of discussion in which people asked questions and gave answers to stimulate critical thinking.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method

• What the ancient Greeks meant if they called you an idiot...

An idiot in Athenian democracy was someone who was characterized by self-centeredness. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot#Etymology