Today in Honors Human Geography we discussed six topics, Agora, Polis, The importance of the year 508 B.C. to the ancient Greeks, Socrates, and the death of Socrates. Agora-"(in ancient Greece) a public open space used for assemblies and markets.", and "was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of the athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city." Polis- "a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.", politics comes from polis, polis helped start the Democracy. The importance of the year 508 B.C. to the ancient Greeks and the rest of the world is that this is the first time ever in recorded history that the people revolt against their leader. Socrates, was a Greek philosopher, and a teacher. The death of Socrates- Socrates was on trial for refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state. This was punishable by the death penalty, and he was found guilty. He was forced to commit suicide by drinking a cup of poison.