Words and definitions

Agora--in ancient Greece a public open space used for assemblies and markets

Arete--a sharp mountain ridge

Polis--a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes

The Year 508 BC--three-year conflict then Klisthenis came into power

Socrates--ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon

The death of Socrates--The trial and execution of Socrates took place in 399 BC. Socrates was tried on two charges: corrupting the youth and impiety (in Greek, asebeia)

The Socratic method--Socratic method named after the classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a form of inquiry and discussion between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.

What the ancient Greeks meant if they called you an idiot--if you didn't vote you were labeled an "idiot"