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Ancient Athens is especially associated with what form of democracy in which eligible citizens voted directly on issues?

Answer: Direct democracy

Bonus fact: Athenian citizens participated directly in major political decisions rather than electing a legislature to make all of them.

The word “gymnasium” comes from ancient Greece, where such places were used for athletic training and what else?

Answer: Education

Bonus fact: Greek gymnasia became centers for both physical training and intellectual instruction.

An acropolis is a fortified high area of what kind of ancient settlement?

Answer: Greek city

Bonus fact: Acropolis means high city.

Which famous temple stands on the Acropolis of Athens?

Answer: Parthenon

Bonus fact: The Parthenon dominates the Athenian Acropolis.

The Acropolis of Athens was especially associated with which goddess?

Answer: Athena

Bonus fact: Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.

The Persian Wars were fought between the Persian Empire and whom?

Answer: Greek city-states

Bonus fact: Major battles included Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis.

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