Agora- “gathering place” or “assembly”
Arête- thin, almost knife-like ridge of a rock
Polis- means city in Greek or citizenship and body of citizens
the year 508 BC- the Athenian democracy was established
Socrates- Greek philosopher who was one of the founders of
Western Philosophy
the death of Socrates- he was poisoned
the Socratic method- asking many questions that will reveal
the truth
what the ancient Greeks meant if they called you an idiot-
someone with low intelligence
Source: Wikipedia.com
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