greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Primitive, Greek, and Roman Theatre Review 2018-11-12
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- Theatre in this civilization was bawdy and decadent
- This person oversaw rituals
- wrote The Poetics.
- He was the first actor
- The subject matter of these Roman plays dealt mostly with mythological stories, although some plays were based on historical events.
- This playwright won the playwriting competition at the Festival Dionysia 18 times
- This writer of Roman comedy was an African slave owned by a Roman senator
- Some think theatre began with the reenactment of this
- Earliest known author of Greek tragedy
- All Greek actors were ___
- Aeschylus's play, The __________, dealt with the historical battle of Salamis in 480 8.c.
- The City Dionysia festival was in honor of
- Sophocles is often compared to this English playwright
- In Greek theatre, this person was responsible for writing, directing, composing, choreographing and sometimes acting
- The first Greek plays had only ____ actor and a large chorus
- None of this writer’s plays were published during his lifetime
- This is where the audience sat in a Greek theatre
- This city was the site of the first recorded theatrical performance
- Primitive civilizations did not leave these records behind
- This was one of the most important parts of the Greek actor's costume
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- was told by the Delphic oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
- Roman __________ dealt with the ridiculing of political or social issues at hand
- to enter a playwriting competition, a playwright had to submit _____ tragedies and one satyr
- Greek theatres were made of wood and _____
- This is the only writer of Old Comedy who had work survive to the modern age
- This Greek playwright was the least popular during his lifetime
- A group of performers who danced and sang at intervals throughout the play,
- This civilization was incorrectly given credit for developing theatre
- Greek theatres were built here, Roman theatres were built all throughout cities
- Aeschylus is the father of _______
- The area where the chorus performed on a Greek stage
- This was a crane-like device to lower actors to the stage
- The Great Panathenaic Festival was held in honor of
- The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy
- on the events of the play.
- These were used to distinguish one character from the other, which made it easier for one actor to play several roles.
- The first drama dealt with the death and resurrection of this god
- This building was a place for actors to change costumes and masks
- Aeschylus was famous for his parodies of his rival playwrights, philosophers, and statesmen, as well as for making a mockery of the _________ democracy
- This writer of Roman tragedy penned plays that were intended to be read rather than performed
- The first recorded theatrical performance happened here in 2,500 BC
- This population was never allowed to attend theatre
42 Clues: wrote The Poetics. • He was the first actor • All Greek actors were ___ • on the events of the play. • This person oversaw rituals • Aeschylus is the father of _______ • Earliest known author of Greek tragedy • The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy • Greek theatres were made of wood and _____ • The City Dionysia festival was in honor of • ...
Crossword Athens and Sparta 2017-06-07
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- Greek war ship....a floating missile.
- The run of Pheidippides involved which battle?
- Overseers of the Spartan government.
- Great Athenian leader who ruled Athens during the Pelloponesean Wars.
- Reverse popularity contest...
- Athenian General who came up with the plan of the Battle of Salamis.
- League formed after the Persian Wars.
- Greek foot soldiers...
- The "slave" class of Spartan society...Spartan military would attack them yearly to train their military.
- Naval battle which the Greeks decisively defeated the Persians
- 300 Spartans fought in which battle?
- Influential Greek philosopher who published the "Republic".
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- Disease which decimated Athens during the Pelloponesean War.
- Son of Darius I.
- In ancient times, this Greek city-state in modern day Italy was known as "Nea Poli"...what's it known as today?
- Mountain where "imperfect" Spartan children were left to die.
- Elite Persian Army.
- Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily
- Center of prophecy and religious practice inhabited by the "oracle"
- Great philosopher who questioned the Athenian war against Sparta and was put to death for his objections.
- Greek leader who is credited with the foundation of Athenian democracy
- Rule by the few.
- Port of Athens
- These early Athenian "leaders" could be good...or bad...Peisistratus was "good"...his son Hippias...was "bad".
24 Clues: Port of Athens • Son of Darius I. • Rule by the few. • Elite Persian Army. • Greek foot soldiers... • Reverse popularity contest... • Overseers of the Spartan government. • 300 Spartans fought in which battle? • Greek war ship....a floating missile. • Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily • League formed after the Persian Wars. • The run of Pheidippides involved which battle? • ...
Greek Roots / Suffixes 2025-04-29
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- The study of the Earth.
- From Latin “carta” (map, chart) _____________ is the process of writing maps.
- An ophthalmoscope is a tool for __________ the eye.
- Someone who is subject to their own law/rules has _
- The ABSENCE of rule or government is called _
- Literally “writing about the earth.”
- A thermometer is a tool for _ heat.
- literally, the laws/rules/system of the stomach (Greek: γαστήρ, γαστρ-)
- In Greek μετέωρ- (meteor) means “something high up,” so “meteorology” is literally the __________ of what is in the air.
- Technically, “science of measuring triangles”
- the laws/rules/system of classification (Greek: τάξις)
- When “the few” (Greek: ὀλίγοι) are in charge, this system of government is called an…
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- a truly excellent (and thus far unachieved) system of government in which women (Greek: γύν-) are the rulers would be called a…
- In ancient Athens, the polemarch was the individual who was the ____________________ (n.) in times of war (πόλεμος).
- Literally, “the study of time.”
- Anthropometry is the science of measuring…
- A place inhabited only by animals might be called a…
- A tool for measuring time.
- Literally, “the act/science of measuring the earth.”
- A picture made by sound (from Latin sonus, not Greek φῶνος) is called a _________________.
- a person experiencing fear of books would be called a…
21 Clues: The study of the Earth. • A tool for measuring time. • Literally, “the study of time.” • A thermometer is a tool for _ heat. • Literally “writing about the earth.” • Anthropometry is the science of measuring… • The ABSENCE of rule or government is called _ • Technically, “science of measuring triangles” • An ophthalmoscope is a tool for __________ the eye. • ...
Chapters 5,6,7,8 Review 2026-10-28
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- What prefix means above?
- What does proto mean?
- What is the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet?
- What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
- What does dyo, dy mean?
- What prefix means under, below?
- What does ennea mean?
- What suffix means full of?
- What prefix means bad, difficult?
- What does sept mean?
- What does the prefix magni mean?
- What does nonum mean?
- What is the second letter in the Greek alphabet?
- What is the 16th letter in the Greek alphabet?
- What does the prefix neo mean?
- What does nihil mean?
- What does the prefix philo mean?
- What suffix means science for measuring?
- What suffix means state of being, domain of?
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- What prefix means after?
- What is the 5th letter in the Greek alphabet?
- What suffix means viewing?
- of What does the suffix ard mean?
- What prefix means bad?
- What does hemi mean?
- to the rules What does the suffix nomic mean?
- What does penta mean?
- What is the 4th letter in the Greek alphabet?
- What suffix means writing?
- What prefix means before?
- What does uni mean?
- from, about What does the prefix de mean?
- What does tertium mean?
33 Clues: What does uni mean? • What does hemi mean? • What does sept mean? • What does proto mean? • What does ennea mean? • What does penta mean? • What does nonum mean? • What does nihil mean? • What prefix means bad? • What does dyo, dy mean? • What does tertium mean? • What prefix means after? • What prefix means above? • What prefix means before? • What suffix means viewing? • ...
Hidden Oracle Definitions 2024-06-02
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- Something pleasing to taste and smell. Also good for healing (refers to Greek mythology) (starts with an A)
- Very happy, animated, or elated (starts with an E)
- A corpse that is thin, pale, and bony (starts with a C)
- To be dressed or covered (starts with a C)
- To realize you're not as important as you thought (starts with an H)
- A mischievous young child who is poorly or raggedly dressed (starts with a U)
- A difficult, unpleasing, or embarrassing situation (starts with a P)
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- To stick to something no matter what you get told (starts with an O)
- Pierced with one or more holes (starts with a P)
- Form of proportion of features (starts with a V)
- Disease or order in the body or mind (starts with an M)
- A protective layer protecting the epidermis of a plant (starts with a C)
- To move with a slow shuffle or awkward gait(walking) (starts with an S)
- Simulated, pretended, or insecure (starts with an F)
- Self-entitled, or arrogant (starts with a U)
- Lack of resourcefulness, especially when long standing (starts with an R)
16 Clues: To be dressed or covered (starts with a C) • Self-entitled, or arrogant (starts with a U) • Pierced with one or more holes (starts with a P) • Form of proportion of features (starts with a V) • Very happy, animated, or elated (starts with an E) • Simulated, pretended, or insecure (starts with an F) • Disease or order in the body or mind (starts with an M) • ...
Greek Deities 2025-03-21
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- Greek god of death and underworld.
- Greek god of light and prophecy.
- Greek goddess of love and beauty.
- Greek god of sexuality and alcoholic beverage.
- Chief god of the Greek gods.
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- Greek goddess of agriculture and farming.
- The Greek god of water/seas.
- What form did the Greeks believe their gods had?
- The unit of society or relationship that Greek gods lived in.
- Greek god of Wisdom.
- The mountain that the Greek gods lived on.
11 Clues: Greek god of Wisdom. • The Greek god of water/seas. • Chief god of the Greek gods. • Greek god of light and prophecy. • Greek goddess of love and beauty. • Greek god of death and underworld. • Greek goddess of agriculture and farming. • The mountain that the Greek gods lived on. • Greek god of sexuality and alcoholic beverage. • ...
Heartbeat unit 2 Lanie 2022-02-03
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- (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
- (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences.
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- pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
- a weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely backward and forward, especially a rod with a weight at the end that regulates the mechanism of a clock.
- (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.
- go or move back or further away from a previous position.
6 Clues: (of a person) avoiding work; lazy. • pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely. • go or move back or further away from a previous position. • (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. • (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences. • ...
Greek 2017-11-16
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- a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
- a province governed by a satrap.
- a public open space used for assemblies and markets.
- a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
- is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy.
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- is a form of democracy in which people decide
- a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
- along poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
- a monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster in the 6th century BC.
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.
- a cruel and oppressive ruler.
- a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.
- a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.
15 Clues: a cruel and oppressive ruler. • a province governed by a satrap. • is a form of democracy in which people decide • a public open space used for assemblies and markets. • a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire. • a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. • ...
GREEK 2021-09-27
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- a long wandering and eventful journey
- a collection of maps in book form
- fabric formed by weaving
- a rainbow like display of varying and shifting colors
- means mortal enemy
- sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
- Means fear
- a priestess of Apollo
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- a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
- a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
- extreme self-centeredness
- An orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus
- Fire-breathing she-monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
- a system to improve memory
- Theseus and the Minotaur
15 Clues: Means fear • means mortal enemy • a priestess of Apollo • fabric formed by weaving • Theseus and the Minotaur • extreme self-centeredness • a system to improve memory • a collection of maps in book form • a long wandering and eventful journey • a reckless impetuous irresponsible person • sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events • ...
Greek 2023-11-06
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- the removal of a culture or group through killing
- a doctor who specializes in the care and health of teeth
- a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion on something
- the fear of holes
- farming in water
- the study of life
- an animal that feeds only on flesh
- the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle
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- relating to air and air travel
- self-centered, only thinking of oneself
- the quality of being trusted and believed in
- relating to the mental process of learning and knowing things
- a clothing or material band around the neck
- a picture
- an advantage gained from something
15 Clues: a picture • farming in water • the fear of holes • the study of life • relating to air and air travel • an advantage gained from something • an animal that feeds only on flesh • self-centered, only thinking of oneself • a clothing or material band around the neck • the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle • the quality of being trusted and believed in • ...
Greek 2022-03-18
Ancient Greece 2022-10-11
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- Macedonian ruler
- Member of the Hellenic people
- greek philosopher
- battle fought by Persian, greek
- battle fought by greek, Sparta
- ancient king
- people vote for leaders
- Author of the Iliad
- A member would be called a Mycenea
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- greek philosopher
- civilization near Mediterranean
- Tactical information
- greek philosopher
- City state
- Ancient greek civilization
- Government
16 Clues: City state • Government • ancient king • Macedonian ruler • greek philosopher • greek philosopher • greek philosopher • Author of the Iliad • Tactical information • people vote for leaders • Ancient greek civilization • Member of the Hellenic people • battle fought by greek, Sparta • civilization near Mediterranean • battle fought by Persian, greek • A member would be called a Mycenea
Homer's Epic Poems 2026-05-20
11 Clues: Greek poet • Greek city • Greek warrior • God of the sea • one-eyed giant • Greek Anthology • cause of Greek war • six-headed monster • where Troy was discovered • Greek trick that won the war • who stole the wife of a Greek king
Mythology Crossword Puzzle By:Bella 2021-09-20
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- First mythical emperor of China-Chinese
- God of the sea-Greek
- God of the underworld-Greek
- Thor's power-Norse
- Is from what myth?-Chinese
- The creator-Indian
- God of lightning-Norse
- God that has a poison that will kill humanity-indian
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- The god of peace-Chinese
- Thor's hammer-Norse
- Aphrodite's dad-Greek
- The first living being on the universe-Chinese
- Goddess of beauty-Greek
- The preserver-Indian
- The remover of obstacles-Indian
- Thor's brother-Norse
16 Clues: Thor's power-Norse • The creator-Indian • Thor's hammer-Norse • God of the sea-Greek • The preserver-Indian • Thor's brother-Norse • Aphrodite's dad-Greek • God of lightning-Norse • Goddess of beauty-Greek • The god of peace-Chinese • Is from what myth?-Chinese • God of the underworld-Greek • The remover of obstacles-Indian • First mythical emperor of China-Chinese • ...
47 & 48 2016-01-14
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- wide bowl
- Study living things
- surface features of an area
- not continuous
- Study the mind
- scientific knowledge
- collision
- Death
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- somthing emitted
- establish a colony
- Heart doctor
- Study myths
- Study deseases
- added building section
- Study Humans
- avoiding other nations
- brilliant action
- Study earth
- Pass along
- surrounded country
20 Clues: Death • wide bowl • collision • Pass along • Study myths • Study earth • Heart doctor • Study Humans • Study deseases • not continuous • Study the mind • somthing emitted • brilliant action • establish a colony • surrounded country • Study living things • scientific knowledge • added building section • avoiding other nations • surface features of an area
Greek 2019-10-28
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- commoner social class of Roman society
- system a class structure that is determined by birth
- athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks
- a very extensive parcel of privately owned land
- power givin to the people
- One of the most powerful Greek city-states
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- first capital of the Persian Empire
- the governor of a province in ancient Persia
- a person of noble or high rank
- I Who create the Royal Road
- a small group of people having control of a country
- The Greek name for a city-state
- the Great ruler responsible for creating the Persian Empire
- only one ruler of china blessing from gods
- A piece of armor, usually made from meta
15 Clues: power givin to the people • I Who create the Royal Road • a person of noble or high rank • The Greek name for a city-state • first capital of the Persian Empire • commoner social class of Roman society • A piece of armor, usually made from meta • athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks • only one ruler of china blessing from gods • ...
Greek 2013-04-30
15 Clues: BI, Biology • LOG, Apology • STLE, Apostle • THE, Theology • ONYM, Synonym • TAPH, Epitaph • ALG, Nostalgia • TROPH, Atrophy • DEM, Democracy • CENTR, Centric • CHRON, Chronic • DERM, Epidermis • HEM, Hemorrhage • AGON, Protagonist • MORPH, Morphology
Greek 2023-11-06
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- the removal of a culture or group through killing
- a doctor who specializes in the care and health of teeth
- a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion on something
- the fear of holes
- farming in water
- the study of life
- an animal that feeds only on flesh
- the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle
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- relating to air and air travel
- self-centered, only thinking of oneself
- the quality of being trusted and believed in
- relating to the mental process of learning and knowing things
- a clothing or material band around the neck
- a picture
- an advantage gained from something
15 Clues: a picture • farming in water • the fear of holes • the study of life • relating to air and air travel • an advantage gained from something • an animal that feeds only on flesh • self-centered, only thinking of oneself • a clothing or material band around the neck • the rate of change in velocity of a vehicle • the quality of being trusted and believed in • ...
GREEK AND ROMAN GODS 2021-09-26
12 Clues: Roman god of war • Greek god of war • Roman goddess of love • Greek goddess of love • Greek king of the gods • Roman king of the gods • Greek goddess of the hunt • Greek goddess of marriage • Roman goddess of the hunt • Roman goddess of marriage • Roman messenger of the gods • Greek messenger of the gods
Bettie's Foods 2022-08-27
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- Caught by Milt
- Type of diet that improves health metrics
- Grapeleaf stuffed with rice
- Greek cheese pie
- Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words)
- Local famous Greek restaurant on Malvern Ave
- Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors
- Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can
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- Add spinach to tyropita
- Favorite Greek cheese
- Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce
- Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich
- Round dark item used in salads (usually Kalamata)
13 Clues: Caught by Milt • Greek cheese pie • Favorite Greek cheese • Add spinach to tyropita • Grapeleaf stuffed with rice • Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich • Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors • Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can • Type of diet that improves health metrics • Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words) • Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce • ...
crossword 1 2023-01-24
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- A word that is treated in pronunciation as forming a part of a neighbouring word and that is often unaccented or contracted.
- Belt with a concealed section for holding money
- ellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad
- A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
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- (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla
- Medium-sized moth with long richly coloured and intricately patterned wings; larvae are called woolly bears
- (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
- Transform or change by means of sorcery
8 Clues: Transform or change by means of sorcery • Belt with a concealed section for holding money • (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness • (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla • ...
Bettie's Foods 2022-08-27
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- Caught by Milt
- Type of diet that improves health metrics
- Grapeleaf stuffed with rice
- Greek cheese pie
- Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words)
- Local famous Greek restaurant on Malvern Ave
- Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors
- Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can
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- Add spinach to tyropita
- Favorite Greek cheese
- Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce
- Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich
- Round dark item used in salads (usually Kalamata)
13 Clues: Caught by Milt • Greek cheese pie • Favorite Greek cheese • Add spinach to tyropita • Grapeleaf stuffed with rice • Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich • Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors • Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can • Type of diet that improves health metrics • Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words) • Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce • ...
Bettie's Foods 2022-08-27
Across
- Caught by Milt
- Type of diet that improves health metrics
- Grapeleaf stuffed with rice
- Greek cheese pie
- Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words)
- Local famous Greek restaurant on Malvern Ave
- Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors
- Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can
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- Add spinach to tyropita
- Favorite Greek cheese
- Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce
- Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich
- Round dark item used in salads (usually Kalamata)
13 Clues: Caught by Milt • Greek cheese pie • Favorite Greek cheese • Add spinach to tyropita • Grapeleaf stuffed with rice • Greek pita bread lamb/beef sandwich • Not one of Bettie's favorite flavors • Sweet nut dessert purchased by the can • Type of diet that improves health metrics • Soup buy only at the Greek store(2 words) • Greek beef and noodle dish with cream sauce • ...
Apep the evil serpent God 2025-11-05
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- Apep took the form of a_____________.
- What does Apep represent in this story?
- Apep was killed by the souls of_______________.
- Ra rode a solar ___________ at night on his way through the underworld.
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- Apep attacked Ra in the _____________________.
- Apep's role in Egyptian mythology was to create ___ and destruction
- In Egyptian mythology, who is the god referred to as The One That Must Not Be Named?
- The Sun God in Egyptian Mythology was called what?
8 Clues: Apep took the form of a_____________. • What does Apep represent in this story? • Apep attacked Ra in the _____________________. • Apep was killed by the souls of_______________. • The Sun God in Egyptian Mythology was called what? • Apep's role in Egyptian mythology was to create ___ and destruction • ...
SSRC Crossword #1 2015-12-16
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- Which item of forage is used as a poultice? (4)
- What did cross-country races with a church steeple as the winning post become known as? (13)
- What contagious skin condition leaves small circular patches of bare skin? (8)
- bagnold Who wrote National Velvet? (4,7)
- In which competition is a practice fence included in the jump-off course? (9)
- Who was known as "The Horse Painter?" (6)
- What is a bony enlargement of the pastern bones? (8)
- Name the white make between the nostrils? (4)
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- What is the world's smallest pony? (9)
- What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology? (7)
- How many pairs of ribs does a horse have? (8)
- What is the name given to the underpole set diagonally, one end on the ground the other on the wing-cup? (7)
- What breed of horse is recorded in the General Stud Book? (12)
- Tom Thumb, Sam Marsh and Dr Bristol are all kinds of....?(4)
- Where is the Derby run?
- What was the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's Famous Five series? (5)
- Shooting, Riding and Running make up the Tetrathlon, what is the fourth element? (8)
- What car famously has a horse on the logo? (7)
18 Clues: Where is the Derby run? • What is the world's smallest pony? (9) • bagnold Who wrote National Velvet? (4,7) • Who was known as "The Horse Painter?" (6) • How many pairs of ribs does a horse have? (8) • Name the white make between the nostrils? (4) • What car famously has a horse on the logo? (7) • Which item of forage is used as a poultice? (4) • ...
Earthquakes 2025-03-20
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- An instrument used to detect and record seismic waves.
- Name given to area around the edges of Pacific ocean which experiences a lot of earthquakes (and volcanoes).
- During an earthquake, we need to duck and ______.
- A measure of the strength of an earthquake.
- While the mechanisms of an earthquake are understood, they still can not be __________.
- These seismic body waves move in an undulating motion and they're destructive.
- The point where earthquake rupture or fault movement originates.
- The point on the Earth's surface directly above the hypocentre of an earthquake.
- The first fault line which was ever named.
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- What is released when two plates slip against each other.
- A weak area in the Earth's crust where two plates move relative to each other.
- One of the segments which make up the Earth's crust.
- In a seismograph reading, what is measured along the x axis.
- A neighbouring country to Uruguay which experiences a lot of earthquakes.
- One of two types of seismic waves.
- These seismic body waves travel fast but they are typically not destructive.
- In Greek mythology, it was thought that his rage caused earthquakes.
- A wave of energy that travels through the Earth as a result of an earthquake.
18 Clues: One of two types of seismic waves. • The first fault line which was ever named. • A measure of the strength of an earthquake. • During an earthquake, we need to duck and ______. • One of the segments which make up the Earth's crust. • An instrument used to detect and record seismic waves. • What is released when two plates slip against each other. • ...
Primitive, Greek, and Roman Theatre Review 2018-11-12
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- This was a crane-like device to lower actors to the stage
- None of this writer’s plays were published during his lifetime
- This writer of Roman comedy was an African slave owned by a Roman senator
- This is the only writer of Old Comedy who had work survive to the modern age
- All Greek actors were ___
- The subject matter of these Roman plays dealt mostly with mythological stories, although some plays were based on historical events.
- These were used to distinguish one character from the other, which made it easier for one actor to play several roles.
- The first drama dealt with the death and resurrection of this god
- This was one of the most important parts of the Greek actor's costume
- The City Dionysia festival was in honor of
- Aeschylus was famous for his parodies of his rival playwrights, philosophers, and statesmen, as well as for making a mockery of the _________ democracy
- on the events of the play.
- Earliest known author of Greek tragedy
- Primitive civilizations did not leave these records behind
- Some think theatre began with the reenactment of this
- wrote The Poetics.
- He was the first actor
- This building was a place for actors to change costumes and masks
- Theatre in this civilization was bawdy and decadent
- Greek theatres were made of wood and _____
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- The area where the chorus performed on a Greek stage
- This population was never allowed to attend theatre
- This civilization was incorrectly given credit for developing theatre
- Aeschylus's play, The __________, dealt with the historical battle of Salamis in 480 8.c.
- to enter a playwriting competition, a playwright had to submit _____ tragedies and one satyr
- was told by the Delphic oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
- This Greek playwright was the least popular during his lifetime
- The Great Panathenaic Festival was held in honor of
- Roman __________ dealt with the ridiculing of political or social issues at hand
- Sophocles is often compared to this English playwright
- In Greek theatre, this person was responsible for writing, directing, composing, choreographing and sometimes acting
- This city was the site of the first recorded theatrical performance
- This person oversaw rituals
- This playwright won the playwriting competition at the Festival Dionysia 18 times
- The first recorded theatrical performance happened here in 2,500 BC
- Aeschylus is the father of _______
- A group of performers who danced and sang at intervals throughout the play,
- Greek theatres were built here, Roman theatres were built all throughout cities
- The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy
- This is where the audience sat in a Greek theatre
- The first Greek plays had only ____ actor and a large chorus
- This writer of Roman tragedy penned plays that were intended to be read rather than performed
42 Clues: wrote The Poetics. • He was the first actor • All Greek actors were ___ • on the events of the play. • This person oversaw rituals • Aeschylus is the father of _______ • Earliest known author of Greek tragedy • The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy • The City Dionysia festival was in honor of • Greek theatres were made of wood and _____ • ...
Greek Derivatives- Dylan 2025-01-31
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- Chronos is the Greek god of ____
- The study of the earth
- Petroleum can be found in certain _____ and used to make gasoline
- Greek word meaning "to seize"
- Offspring inherit some of their parents ________
- Due to the nature of their job, surgeons need to be very good with their _____
- If one wants to remain anonymous, they don't want their ____ to be known
- An octopus's name literally means eight ____
- A biography is a _______ about someone's life
- A phobia is a ____ of something
- If something is orthodox, it is widely considered to be _______
- The English word "phantom" is derived from the Greek word ______
- Because of how much crime there is in them, ______ usually have large POLICE units
- A polygon is a plane figure with ____ sides
- A bibliography is a list of _____ referred to in a scholarly work
- A sarcophagus holds the _____ and bones of a dead person
- When a character in a play gives a speech, it is referred to as a _________
- The practice of having one or more spouse at the same time is known as ________
- Hercules achieved godhood when he experienced __________
- A photograph is a physical image created using _____
- Greek word meaning "pain"
- The study of life
- Hydrogen is a key component in the formation of _____ molecules
- Greek word meaning "live"
- If two lines are parallel, it means they are perfectly next to and aligned with one _______
- If something is automatic, it runs by ______
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- Once a doctor recognizes certain symptoms, they are able to ________ their patient with whatever they have
- The English word "dialect" is derived from the Greek word ____
- When not near each other, we utilize phone calls to hear each other's ______
- An angel, by definition, is a _________ from God
- Greek word meaning "house"
- Greek word meaning "to experience"
- One who hates humankind
- A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture of _________ substances
- If two things are homogeneous, it means that they are the ____
- Greek word meaning "to sit"
- Greek word meaning "love"
- An amphitheater is a place in which one can ______ great spectacles
- The unbroken view of the entire region surrounding an observer
- The study of the origin of the universe
- If something is microscopic, it is very _____
- In a democracy, the power lies in the ______
- Dihydrogen monoxide consists of two hydrogen molecules and ___ oxygen molecule
- Greek word meaning "wise"
- When you eat something, your _________ carries what you ate from your throat to your stomach
- Action of burning the skin or flesh of a wound to prevent it from becoming infected
- The study of stars
- Because of their underground location, crypts are usually fairly ______
- Greek word meaning "to rule"
- Athletes usually compete in sport-specific ________
50 Clues: The study of life • The study of stars • The study of the earth • One who hates humankind • Greek word meaning "love" • Greek word meaning "wise" • Greek word meaning "pain" • Greek word meaning "live" • Greek word meaning "house" • Greek word meaning "to sit" • Greek word meaning "to rule" • Greek word meaning "to seize" • A phobia is a ____ of something • ...
Greek vocab 2023-04-20
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- - man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- - 18-foot-long Macedonian pike
- - art and practice of government
- Someone who predicts what will happen in the future
- - logical guess
- - legal member of a country or city-state
- - the form of Greek culture that emerged after Alexander's conquests
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- - city founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt
- - "high city" in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city's defenses were located
- - government in which a small group of people rule
- - Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- - Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
- - form of government in which citizens hold political power
- - school of philosophy founded by Plato
- - foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
- - Greek city-state
- - unjust use of power, or in ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler
17 Clues: - logical guess • - Greek city-state • - 18-foot-long Macedonian pike • - art and practice of government • - school of philosophy founded by Plato • - legal member of a country or city-state • - city founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt • - government in which a small group of people rule • Someone who predicts what will happen in the future • ...
gus 2021-05-11
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- was really smart and had a brilliant mind. He also loves to debate whether the topic is current politics or esoteric ________.
- ________was hard to understand because it is sound and hearing.
- I'm doing a _______degree by distance learning but it is very difficult.
- one of my friends studies _______ and he really loves it because it is interesting.
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- man studied_________ because he wanted to become an lawyer
- teacher said that we needed to find the _________for our word and I found out the ________ originated in France.
- will compare these stable points with traditional results from intonational__________.
- study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
- studied _______and his two favorite ones were Greek and roman
- The radiologist studied________ and he liked it.
- ________is the study of the nonliving things that the earth is made of, this concept is hard to understand.
- is the study of organisms and the environment.
12 Clues: is the study of organisms and the environment. • The radiologist studied________ and he liked it. • man studied_________ because he wanted to become an lawyer • studied _______and his two favorite ones were Greek and roman • ________was hard to understand because it is sound and hearing. • I'm doing a _______degree by distance learning but it is very difficult. • ...
Primitive, Greek, and Roman Theatre Review 2018-11-12
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- This city was the site of the first recorded theatrical performance
- Aeschylus was famous for his parodies of his rival playwrights, philosophers, and statesmen, as well as for making a mockery of the _________ democracy
- Theatre in this civilization was bawdy and decadent
- Earliest known author of Greek tragedy
- This writer of Roman comedy was an African slave owned by a Roman senator
- This Greek playwright was the least popular during his lifetime
- The Great Panathenaic Festival was held in honor of
- These were used to distinguish one character from the other, which made it easier for one actor to play several roles.
- This is where the audience sat in a Greek theatre
- The area where the chorus performed on a Greek stage
- Aeschylus is the father of _______
- This playwright won the playwriting competition at the Festival Dionysia 18 times
- This is the only writer of Old Comedy who had work survive to the modern age
- Greek theatres were made of wood and _____
- The City Dionysia festival was in honor of
- This building was a place for actors to change costumes and masks
- to enter a playwriting competition, a playwright had to submit _____ tragedies and one satyr
- Some think theatre began with the reenactment of this
- This was a crane-like device to lower actors to the stage
- was told by the Delphic oracle that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
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- This person oversaw rituals
- A group of performers who danced and sang at intervals throughout the play,
- All Greek actors were ___
- The subject matter of these Roman plays dealt mostly with mythological stories, although some plays were based on historical events.
- The first recorded theatrical performance happened here in 2,500 BC
- Greek theatres were built here, Roman theatres were built all throughout cities
- The first Greek plays had only ____ actor and a large chorus
- wrote The Poetics.
- None of this writer’s plays were published during his lifetime
- Sophocles is often compared to this English playwright
- Aeschylus's play, The __________, dealt with the historical battle of Salamis in 480 8.c.
- on the events of the play.
- In Greek theatre, this person was responsible for writing, directing, composing, choreographing and sometimes acting
- Primitive civilizations did not leave these records behind
- Roman __________ dealt with the ridiculing of political or social issues at hand
- This civilization was incorrectly given credit for developing theatre
- The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy
- This was one of the most important parts of the Greek actor's costume
- The first drama dealt with the death and resurrection of this god
- This writer of Roman tragedy penned plays that were intended to be read rather than performed
- This population was never allowed to attend theatre
- He was the first actor
42 Clues: wrote The Poetics. • He was the first actor • All Greek actors were ___ • on the events of the play. • This person oversaw rituals • Aeschylus is the father of _______ • Earliest known author of Greek tragedy • The only surviving complete Greek Trilogy • Greek theatres were made of wood and _____ • The City Dionysia festival was in honor of • ...
Greek Exam Review 2013-12-05
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- Being banished for ten years
- An alliance of Greek city-states to fight the Persians
- Greece can be found on this continent
- A person who uses reason to understand and explain the world
- One of the seas that surround Greece
- One of the most famous philosophers of ancient Greece
- Acropolis means this
- Naval conflict between Greece and Persia
- The most Famous sculptor of his time; In charge of the building of the Parthenon
- One of the seas that surround Greece
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Known as the father of history
- Greek word meaning "Love of wisdom"
- Ancient Greek market place
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- God of the underworld
- Greek style of column used to build the Parthenon
- The persians thought that this was demonic
- Blind Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- The military conflict between Athens and Sparta
- Athenian in charge of building the Parthenon
- A form of government in which citizens govern themselves
- Ruler of all the Gods and humanity
- Goddess of marriage and childbirth
- God of the seas and earthquakes
- Athenian commander at the Battle of Salamis
- Most of Greece is this
- Goddess of wisdom and war
- A state of the art Greek fighting ship
- God of the sun, music, poetry,and truth
29 Clues: Acropolis means this • God of the underworld • Most of Greece is this • Goddess of wisdom and war • Goddess of love and beauty • Ancient Greek market place • Being banished for ten years • Known as the father of history • God of the seas and earthquakes • Ruler of all the Gods and humanity • Goddess of marriage and childbirth • Greek word meaning "Love of wisdom" • ...
Crossword Athens and Sparta 2017-06-07
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- In ancient times, this Greek city-state in modern day Italy was known as "Nea Poli"...what's it known as today?
- Rule by the few.
- Naval battle which the Greeks decisively defeated the Persians
- Port of Athens
- Athenian General who came up with the plan of the Battle of Salamis.
- 300 Spartans fought in which battle?
- Disease which decimated Athens during the Pelloponesean War.
- Greek foot soldiers...
- Reverse popularity contest...
- The run of Pheidippides involved which battle?
- Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily
- Son of Darius I.
- The "slave" class of Spartan society...Spartan military would attack them yearly to train their military.
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- Influential Greek philosopher who published the "Republic".
- Center of prophecy and religious practice inhabited by the "oracle"
- Greek leader who is credited with the foundation of Athenian democracy
- Mountain where "imperfect" Spartan children were left to die.
- These early Athenian "leaders" could be good...or bad...Peisistratus was "good"...his son Hippias...was "bad".
- Greek war ship....a floating missile.
- League formed after the Persian Wars.
- Great philosopher who questioned the Athenian war against Sparta and was put to death for his objections.
- Great Athenian leader who ruled Athens during the Pelloponesean Wars.
- Elite Persian Army.
- Overseers of the Spartan government.
24 Clues: Port of Athens • Rule by the few. • Son of Darius I. • Elite Persian Army. • Greek foot soldiers... • Reverse popularity contest... • 300 Spartans fought in which battle? • Overseers of the Spartan government. • Greek war ship....a floating missile. • League formed after the Persian Wars. • Greek city-state in modern-day Sicily • The run of Pheidippides involved which battle? • ...
Ancient Greece 2024-09-23
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- another epic tale by Hesiod
- steppes to Europe, India, and Southwest Asia
- Zues' daughter and Goddess of wisdom
- a traditional greek story
- Homer's most famous poem
- located in southern Greece on a steep, rocky ridge and surrounded by a protective wall
- Around 1200 B.C., sea ____ attacked and burned many Mycenaean cities.
- a government ruled by a king
- a narrative poem told by Homer
- A people who lived on the large Greek island of Crete
- The ____ War lasted ten years
- Greek soldiers hid inside a hollow wooden
- Zues' wife's name
- a fortified hilltop where people discussed government
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- The fundamental political unit in Ancient Greece
- meaning virtue and elegance
- Someone who sails a boat
- Greeks appear to have temporarily lost the art of writing during the ______ Age.
- A Sea on the Southern side of Crete
- a blind man who told stories
- the ruler of the greek gods
- Sometime after 1500 B.C., through either trade or war, the Mycenaeans came into contact with this other civilization
- a government ruled by a few powerful people
- A large wave of Indo-Europeans migrated from the
- One of Homer's Iliad characters
- The third most important environmental influence on greek civilizations
- Mount _____ home of the greek gods
27 Clues: Zues' wife's name • Someone who sails a boat • Homer's most famous poem • a traditional greek story • another epic tale by Hesiod • meaning virtue and elegance • the ruler of the greek gods • a blind man who told stories • a government ruled by a king • The ____ War lasted ten years • a narrative poem told by Homer • One of Homer's Iliad characters • ...
Important People 2026-04-15
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- Roman emperor; moved capital to Byzantium, which he renamed
- Patriarch of Israelites; made a covenant
- Akkadian king; world's 1st empire
- Babylonian king; destroyed Solomon's temple
- First Chinese Emperor; Legalism
- Chinese ruler; built the Shang Dynasty
- 3rd king of Israel; Temple
- Greek philosopher; tutored Alexander the Great
- Persian king at the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis
- Conquered Israel after Moses Died
- 1st Emperor of Rome; began Pax Romana
- "the enlightened one;" founded Buddhism
- Roman dictator: assassinated
- wresteled with angel; became "Israel"
- second king of Israel; made Jerusalem capital
- Babylonian king; world's 1st written laws
- Led Israelites accross the Red Sea out of Egypt
- Greek poet; wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Greek Philosopher; wrote The Republic
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- Egyptian Pharaoh known for his tomb
- discovered King Tut's tomb
- Messanger for Christianity; wrote most of New Testament
- Egyptian Pharaoh; Battle of Kadesh
- Persian King; let Jews go back to Israel
- Messiah; taught about love and forgivness
- Chinese philosopher; society = family
- Greek philosopher; known for questioning
- First king of Israel
- Persian King at Battle of Marathon
- Egyptian pharaoh; economic policies with Nubia
- Greek leader; spread Hellenistic culture through empire
- Greek leader of Delian League; rebuilt Athens
32 Clues: First king of Israel • discovered King Tut's tomb • 3rd king of Israel; Temple • Roman dictator: assassinated • First Chinese Emperor; Legalism • Akkadian king; world's 1st empire • Conquered Israel after Moses Died • Egyptian Pharaoh; Battle of Kadesh • Persian King at Battle of Marathon • Egyptian Pharaoh known for his tomb • Chinese philosopher; society = family • ...
Chapter 5, 6, 7, and 8 Crossword Test Review 2026-10-29
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- Ch.7:Which preposition means 'before?'
- Ch.8:What does 'duo' mean?
- Ch.8:How much is LIX?
- Ch.8:How much is XI?
- Ch.8:What does 'septem' mean?
- Ch.5:Which holiday is celebrated on Oct. 31st in the Greek Alphabet?
- Ch.7:Which preposition means 'across?'
- Ch.7:What does 'sub' mean?
- Ch.5:Transliterate: ηθyμωλωγy (NO Eta)
- Ch.6:What does the Greek noun 'polis' mean?
- Ch.6:Which Greek noun/verb means 'star?'
- Ch.6:What does 'logos' mean in English?
- Ch.7:What does 'pro' mean?
- Ch.8:What does 'tres' mean?
- Ch.7:What does 'de' mean?
- Ch.8:How much is VII?
- Ch.7:What does 'ab, a' mean?
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- Ch.5:What's our teachers name in the Greek alphabet? (NO Mu)
- Ch.7:Which preposition means 'after?'
- Ch.7:Which preposition means 'without?'
- Ch.7:Which preposition means 'beyond?'
- Ch.6:Which Greek adjective forming suffix means quality of?
- Ch.5:Transliterate:Εqυεστρια
- Ch.8:How much is XCIV?
- Ch.5:Transliterate: Hαρρισων
- Ch.8:What does 'mille' mean?
- Ch.6:What do the Greek suffixes -ter and -tor mean?
- Ch.8:What does 'unum' mean?
- Ch.7:What does 'circum' mean?
- Ch.8:How much is XX?
30 Clues: Ch.8:How much is XI? • Ch.8:How much is XX? • Ch.8:How much is LIX? • Ch.8:How much is VII? • Ch.8:How much is XCIV? • Ch.7:What does 'de' mean? • Ch.8:What does 'duo' mean? • Ch.7:What does 'sub' mean? • Ch.7:What does 'pro' mean? • Ch.8:What does 'unum' mean? • Ch.8:What does 'tres' mean? • Ch.5:Transliterate:Εqυεστρια • Ch.5:Transliterate: Hαρρισων • Ch.8:What does 'mille' mean? • ...
Greek letters 2024-02-24
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- The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used as a variable or parameter in mathematics and science.
- The fourteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent different concepts in mathematics, physics, and statistics, including random variables.
- The sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is a well-known mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is widely used in geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
- The eighth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is widely used to represent angles in mathematics and physics. It is also used to represent unknown or unspecified quantities or variables.
- The third letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various concepts in mathematics, physics, and other scientific fields.
- The eleventh letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent different concepts in mathematics and science, such as eigenvalues and eigenfunctions.
- The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent a difference or change between two quantities or variables.
- The thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent different concepts in mathematics and physics, including the sample size in statistics.
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- The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various concepts in different fields, including statistics and mathematics.
- The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent a very small or insignificant quantity. It can also be used as a variable or parameter in mathematics and science.
- The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various concepts in mathematics, physics, and other scientific fields.
- The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent a small quantity or a small positive number that approaches zero.
- The first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent the first or initial value in a series or system.
- The twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used to represent various quantities or concepts, such as the coefficient of friction in physics or the population mean in statistics.
- The second letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent the second or secondary value in a series or system.
15 Clues: The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used as a variable or parameter in mathematics and science. • The first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is commonly used to represent the first or initial value in a series or system. • ...
Flores- Greek Theatre Review 2020-12-02
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- Greek Term for pride
- Greek Term for tragic flaw
- The entrance song of the chorus. Sets the tone of the play
- This Refers to the chorus
- The main character must be good, moral, believable, and consistent
- Greek Term for change in fortune
- The introduction to the main character and background of the play
- The altar
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- Greek Term for emotional purging
- The seeing place
- Greek Term for discovery
- The staging of the play
- The expression of the words
- The sense and meaning that goes into the lines
- The final resolution
15 Clues: The altar • The seeing place • Greek Term for pride • The final resolution • The staging of the play • Greek Term for discovery • This Refers to the chorus • Greek Term for tragic flaw • The expression of the words • Greek Term for emotional purging • Greek Term for change in fortune • The sense and meaning that goes into the lines • ...
5 Greek and 10 Latin Words (MATEO) Medium edition 2024-01-18
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- a common condition (derm) (Latin)
- seemingly bottomless chasm (byss) (Greek)
- a one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary (qui) (Latin)
- an unreasoning desire for revenge (vid) (Latin)
- a road vehicle (auto) (Greek)
- relating to treatment (cosm) (Greek)
- a magical word (mal) (Latin)
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- an ultra critical person (duc) (Latin)
- consisting of one syllable (mono) (Latin)
- the highest rank in a graduating class (dict) (Latin)
- writings relating to a particular subject (biblio) (Greek)
- a person who gives money (bene) (Latin)
- a medical term that describes viruses (path) (Latin)
- an official order (mand) (Latin)
- a record of events (chron) (Greek)
15 Clues: a magical word (mal) (Latin) • a road vehicle (auto) (Greek) • an official order (mand) (Latin) • a common condition (derm) (Latin) • a record of events (chron) (Greek) • relating to treatment (cosm) (Greek) • an ultra critical person (duc) (Latin) • a person who gives money (bene) (Latin) • consisting of one syllable (mono) (Latin) • ...
Mythology Crossword Puzzle 2021-09-20
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- First mythical emperor of China-Chinese
- God of the sea-Greek
- God of the underworld-Greek
- Thor's power-Norse
- Is from what myth?-Chinese
- The creator-Indian
- God of lightning-Norse
- God that has a poison that will kill humanity-indian
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- The god of peace-Chinese
- Thor's hammer-Norse
- Aphrodite's dad-Greek
- The first living being on the universe-Chinese
- Goddess of beauty-Greek
- The preserver-Indian
- The remover of obstacles-Indian
- Thor's brother-Norse
16 Clues: Thor's power-Norse • The creator-Indian • Thor's hammer-Norse • God of the sea-Greek • The preserver-Indian • Thor's brother-Norse • Aphrodite's dad-Greek • God of lightning-Norse • Goddess of beauty-Greek • The god of peace-Chinese • Is from what myth?-Chinese • God of the underworld-Greek • The remover of obstacles-Indian • First mythical emperor of China-Chinese • ...
Greek Civilizations- Nicholai 2022-10-18
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- ruler of the underworld
- A mixture of morals, poetry and history
- A heavily armed soldier
- connected Sousa and Sardis
- a way for greek soldiers to get inside of troy
- A battle formation
- author of the Iliad
- Persian city states
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- Greek god of the sea
- Greek goddess of agriculture
- Retrieved the golden fleece
- rule of a few men
- god of fire and blacksmiths
- goddess of love and beauty
- Another name for Greek
- Ruler of all gods
16 Clues: rule of a few men • Ruler of all gods • A battle formation • author of the Iliad • Persian city states • Greek god of the sea • Another name for Greek • ruler of the underworld • A heavily armed soldier • connected Sousa and Sardis • goddess of love and beauty • Retrieved the golden fleece • god of fire and blacksmiths • Greek goddess of agriculture • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2024-10-08
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- an ancient king of Macedonia
- one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived + the first genuine scientist
- and ancient Greek philosopher
- a system of government by the whole population
- late bronze age civilization in Greece represented by finds at Mycenae & other ancient cities
- It saw Greek civilization spread across the entire middle east
- one of the most important philosophers of all time
- a war fought in ancient Greece between Athens and Sparta
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- city in ancient Greek
- a system of rule by the top people
- tactical formation consisting of a block of heavily armed infantry standing shoulder to shoulder
- a member of a Hellenic people speaking the Doric dialect of Greek, thought to have entered Greece from the north
- series of wars between Greek and Persia
- a king of ancient Macedonia, but also one of the worlds greatest military generals
- the bronze age civilization centered on Crete culture
- an ancient Greek poet
16 Clues: city in ancient Greek • an ancient Greek poet • an ancient king of Macedonia • and ancient Greek philosopher • a system of rule by the top people • series of wars between Greek and Persia • a system of government by the whole population • one of the most important philosophers of all time • the bronze age civilization centered on Crete culture • ...
The Iliad Books 10-12 2022-09-22
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- Achilles watches the battle from _____
- Zeus sends the messenger Iris to tell this figure to wait until Agamemnon is wounded to begin his attack
- When the Trojans break through the wall of the Greeks, the Greeks retreat back to their ______
- Who agrees to join the battle, wearing Achilles armor to try and frighten the Trojans
- This god/goddess sends a heron as a sign of help to the Greek soldiers
- The Greeks plan is to use these to gain an advantage over the Trojans following their defeat
- This Greek hero volunteers to carry out the Greek mission behind enemy lines
- This Trojan warrior stabs Agamemnon, removing him from the Battle
- The Greek leader is unable to sleep, for fear of Trojan army
- The Trojan spy agrees to the mission, if he receives the chariot and horses of this Greek soldier as a reward.
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- The captured Trojan spy reveals the location of the camp of this newly arrived group of Trojan soldier
- Who is the 2nd Greek soldier to join in the mission behind enemy lines
- Hector chooses this Trojan to carry out a spy mission
- Zeus sends the goddess of ______ to the Greeks to stir up the fighting
- Zeus rains drops of this down on the Greek army
- an eagle, carrying a _______, appears as a sign to the Trojans as they are attemping to cross the ditch of the Greeks
- This Trojan hero wounds Diomedes with an arrow
- Who warns hector that the eagle is a sign that their attack will fail?
- This Greek leader leaves the battle to seek help from Achilles
19 Clues: Achilles watches the battle from _____ • This Trojan hero wounds Diomedes with an arrow • Zeus rains drops of this down on the Greek army • Hector chooses this Trojan to carry out a spy mission • The Greek leader is unable to sleep, for fear of Trojan army • This Greek leader leaves the battle to seek help from Achilles • ...
Greek and Latin Roots 2021-01-10
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- It is ( greek ) and means sailor
- It is ( greek ) and means small
- It is ( latin ) and means work
- It is ( greek ) and means universe
- Bonus , it means star sailor
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- It is ( latin ) and means moon
- It is ( greek ) skill
- It is ( latin ) and means sun
- It is ( latin ) and means send
- It is ( greek ) and means star
- It is ( latin ) and means carry
- It is ( latin )and means across
- It is ( greek ) and means heat
13 Clues: It is ( greek ) skill • Bonus , it means star sailor • It is ( latin ) and means sun • It is ( latin ) and means moon • It is ( latin ) and means send • It is ( latin ) and means work • It is ( greek ) and means star • It is ( greek ) and means heat • It is ( greek ) and means small • It is ( latin ) and means carry • It is ( latin )and means across • ...
April Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-28
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- This Japanese city has hosted 5 of the 8 International Opening Day games
- The 1st ever Opening Day game was in 1876, played against Boston and ___
- The Guardians will have the 2024 Home Opener against which team?
- Spring onions are also known as _____
- 1st U.S president to throw an Opening Day pitch
- Cleveland played the longest Opening Day game in history, totaling 16 innings, against which team?
- Many people flock to Washington D.C. each year to see which trees bloom?
- Spring is the most popular season for buying and selling ___
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- _____is the irritant that causes "Hay Fever" in many people
- This popular spring flower is also the national flower of Holland
- "Spring" is arguably the most widely recognized concerto in this composer's "The Four Seasons"
- Arizona and ____ are the only two states that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
- The Spring Equinox is also known as the ____ equinox
- In the Southern Hemisphere, spring does not begin in March but rather in ___
- "In like a lion, out like a ___"
- Every April 15th, all players in the MLB wear uniforms with "42" on it in honor of
- Earth Day is also referred to as ____ day
- In Greek mythology, _____ is the goddess of spring
18 Clues: "In like a lion, out like a ___" • Spring onions are also known as _____ • Earth Day is also referred to as ____ day • 1st U.S president to throw an Opening Day pitch • In Greek mythology, _____ is the goddess of spring • The Spring Equinox is also known as the ____ equinox • _____is the irritant that causes "Hay Fever" in many people • ...
Ancient Art _ Unit 5 2020-11-06
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- of the Dead
- Ancient Greek style of pottery painting differing from black figure because these vases showed more details in the images
- small figurines placed in tombs to act as a substitute worker in the afterlife
- carved stone sculptures, rigid Greek style similar to ancient Egyptian style
- temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena
- Ancient Greek style of sculpture that features naturalistic human forms; common people, animals, and domestic scenes were included in sculptures and reliefs
- a grid system used for many Egyptian sculptures, paintings, and other forms of art, creating a uniform representation.
- An alabaster vase that has carvings on it; one of the oldest known examples of relief sculpture that tells a narrative.
- Ancient Greek style of architecture that originated in Eastern Greece and featured a more ornate column and capital, often in a curved scroll, (Ram Horn) style.
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- relief sunlight emphasizes the form and outline of the created shapes
- Style of ancient Greek architecture, the capitals of the columns are much more ornate and elaborate, often with rows of leaves
- One of the earliest ancient civilizations, located in Southern Mesopotamia, the ‘cradle of civilization’ where written inscriptions were found
- the area above the columns in Ancient Greek temples containing detailed relief sculptures, usually action narratives of Gods and wars.
- Style of ancient Greek architecture with the main column characteristic is the capital (top of the column) consisting of a rounded echinus joined to a square (called the abacus)
- Ancient Greek style of pottery painting characterized by narrative depictions that combined artistic elements from many other cultures, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Asia.
- shows some of the oldest hieroglyphic inscriptions, and several images from the unification of Egypt
- Style of Greek sculpture characterized by having a more skillful, natural pose of the human form
- Statue wood or stone human sculpture that often featured upright arms over the head, symbolizing the spirit
- shows a mythical image with the body of a lion and the head of a man
- the earliest examples of writing on clay tablets
20 Clues: of the Dead • temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena • the earliest examples of writing on clay tablets • shows a mythical image with the body of a lion and the head of a man • relief sunlight emphasizes the form and outline of the created shapes • carved stone sculptures, rigid Greek style similar to ancient Egyptian style • ...
Greek 2017-11-15
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- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- is a type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy.
- a public open space used for assemblies and markets.
- a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
- priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.
- a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
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- is a form of democracy in which people decide
- a monotheistic pre-Islamic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster in the 6th century BC.
- a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.
- a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
- a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
- a province governed by a satrap.
- along poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
- a cruel and oppressive ruler.
15 Clues: a cruel and oppressive ruler. • a province governed by a satrap. • is a form of democracy in which people decide • a public open space used for assemblies and markets. • a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire. • a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. • ...
Greek 2024-01-05
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- Goddess of love passion and beauty
- Highly ritualised social occasion for ancient Greek men
- Aphrodite, Triton and Dionysos’s sculptures are made from ______
- A symbol used in ancient cultures to represent royalty and power
- Goddess of wilderness and hunting
- Father of Apollo, Artemis and Dionysos
- God of Sun and Healing
- A Structure containing tombs
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- Female personification of the ancient Greek town on funerary vase
- Merman and son of Poseidon
- Ruler of ancient Caria in Türkiye
- Greek deity with butterfly wings
- Young Greek men were trained in sports and philosophy at the _________
- Dionysos can be seen holding a bunch of ______ in one hand
- Queen of Sparta
15 Clues: Queen of Sparta • God of Sun and Healing • Merman and son of Poseidon • A Structure containing tombs • Greek deity with butterfly wings • Ruler of ancient Caria in Türkiye • Goddess of wilderness and hunting • Goddess of love passion and beauty • Father of Apollo, Artemis and Dionysos • Highly ritualised social occasion for ancient Greek men • ...
Greek 2025-05-29
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- ellos se escuchan como oreja
- lo que nos une hoy
- en vías de extinción en papel
- admito mi culpa
- η χώρα μας
- música
- debería hacerlo para aprender
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- opuesto de βγαίνω
- para pasar la noche en ciudad ajena
- inseparable de τραπέζι
- cordialidad al empezar el día
- para no tomar de la botella
- inseparable de καρέκλα
- 28 de octubre
- se nos va el tiempo mirándolo
15 Clues: música • η χώρα μας • 28 de octubre • admito mi culpa • opuesto de βγαίνω • lo que nos une hoy • inseparable de τραπέζι • inseparable de καρέκλα • para no tomar de la botella • ellos se escuchan como oreja • cordialidad al empezar el día • en vías de extinción en papel • se nos va el tiempo mirándolo • debería hacerlo para aprender • para pasar la noche en ciudad ajena
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Series 2023-10-03
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- The greek monster who disguised herself as "Aunty Em".
- The Satyr.
- The daughter of Athena.
- The greek god of the sea.
- The greek god of the sky.
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- The greek god of war.
- The greek goddess of war and wisdom.
- The Director of Camp Half Blood, also known as the god of wine.
- The traitor of the prophecy, a child of Hermes.
- The item that was stolen from Zeus.
- A child of the Big Three, The son of Poseidon.
- The activities director, a centaur.
- The greek goddess of beauty.
- The god who captured Sally Jackson, also known as the god of the underworld.
14 Clues: The Satyr. • The greek god of war. • The daughter of Athena. • The greek god of the sea. • The greek god of the sky. • The greek goddess of beauty. • The item that was stolen from Zeus. • The activities director, a centaur. • The greek goddess of war and wisdom. • A child of the Big Three, The son of Poseidon. • The traitor of the prophecy, a child of Hermes. • ...
Ancient Greece 2022-03-28
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- relating to or characterized by belief in or worship of more than one god
- a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events
- a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water
- a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
- an ancient in habitat of ancient Sparta
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- the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline
- a public open space used for assemblies and markets
- a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
- a mountain in Thessaly that in Greek mythology is the abode of the gods.
- the capital and largest city in Greece
12 Clues: the capital and largest city in Greece • an ancient in habitat of ancient Sparta • a public open space used for assemblies and markets • a mountain in Thessaly that in Greek mythology is the abode of the gods. • relating to or characterized by belief in or worship of more than one god • ...
Ancient Greece Review 2023-11-21
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- ___________ scholars developed many advances in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
- On a hilltop, stood the _________, or temple dedicated to different Gods.
- The lone military-centric city-state
- The Greek city-states were ideal for what type of trade?
- The Greeks worshiped many Gods
- How many sections was Alexander's empire divided into after his death?
- The Athenians supported the Ionians during Persian occupation, which caused Darius I to be ______.
- The League of Sparta and its allies
- The Greek epic __________ is the chief source of information about the Trojan War.
- Did not support democracy
- Tells the story of Odysseus and his quest to return home
- Events leading up to the _____ War include when Paris decides the “Golden Apple” belongs to Goddess Aphrodite.
- The Greek-city states often had
- First Greek civilization
- Home to the first Greek civilization
- War between Athens, Sparta and their respective allies
- His father, Phillip II of Macedonia, one of his wives installed him in power after his death.
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- Alexander is best known for spreading ______ culture.
- Minoan Palace of Knossos is known for?
- Left Athens in distrust
- Culturally dull
- The League of Athens and its allies
- Cultural center of Greece
- The stepped reasoning process method developed by Socrates
- Broadened the role of ordinary citizens
- The ____ mean is moderate course between extremes.
- The ____ Wars were a series of battles in which Athens and its allies fending off a foreign invader.
- Greek-city states were on the European mainland and scattered on
- Wealth individuals hold power
- Wealthy landowners hold power
- Plato is best known for writing The ______.
31 Clues: Culturally dull • Left Athens in distrust • First Greek civilization • Cultural center of Greece • Did not support democracy • Wealth individuals hold power • Wealthy landowners hold power • The Greeks worshiped many Gods • The Greek-city states often had • The League of Athens and its allies • The League of Sparta and its allies • The lone military-centric city-state • ...
Song of Solomon 2025-04-01
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- Milkman meets his Pilate when he is _______ years old.
- Freddie’s story about a woman who turned into a white bull is an example of ________ realism.
- Ruth’s maiden name is __________
- Mains Avenue was the official name of the ____________ Street.
- Song of Solomon begins in the middle of the action, also known as ___________
- Icarus, a character from Greek ______________ was known for the story of his dramatic death, which occurred when he flew too close to the sun on wings made of feathers and wax.
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- When African-Americans were leaving the South in droves, it was called the great _________.
- The killing of _____________ became a powerful catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement in USA.
- The name of the pool hall that Guitar takes Milkman to.
- What state is the Dead family currently living in?
- The fact that Pilate is responsible for the crucifixion of Christ and this name is featured in Song of Solomon is a ______________ allusion.
- Milkman insults Hagar (in his mind) by referring to her as the _________ beer.
12 Clues: Ruth’s maiden name is __________ • What state is the Dead family currently living in? • Milkman meets his Pilate when he is _______ years old. • The name of the pool hall that Guitar takes Milkman to. • Mains Avenue was the official name of the ____________ Street. • Song of Solomon begins in the middle of the action, also known as ___________ • ...
Ancient roots and modern vibes 2025-11-27
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- a typical quality or an important part of something
- a long-distance running race
- a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events
- he greatest of the gods, the god of the sky and the weather, who ruled over human beings and the other gods
- relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty
- a figure from greek mythology with snakes for hair
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- a creature with many heads that grew again when cut off
- perfect or without mistakes
- made by a particular company and sold under a particular name
- words or drawings, especially humorous, rude, or political, on walls, doors, etc. in public places
- a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
- money or property that you receive from someone after they die
12 Clues: perfect or without mistakes • a long-distance running race • relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty • a figure from greek mythology with snakes for hair • a typical quality or an important part of something • a creature with many heads that grew again when cut off • made by a particular company and sold under a particular name • ...
Ancient Greece (Hard) 2026-03-05
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- The art of public speaking which was essential for civic participation.
- The deadly disease that struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
- A type of Greek play that was written to be lighthearted and humorous.
- The Persian King who first attempted to invade Greece at the Battle of Marathon.
- A military formation where soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder with overlapping shields.
- A leader in a Greek city-state who seized power by force.
- The type of trade and travel that Greeks relied on due to their access to the Mediterranean Sea.
- The simplest style of Greek column featuring a plain, circular top.
- The most decorative style of Greek column featuring carved acanthus leaves.
- The type of landform that describes the Peloponnesian region, which is surrounded by water on three sides.
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- A god or goddess believed to have humanlike qualities.
- Money or goods paid by smaller city-states to Athens for protection.
- The son of Darius who led a massive Persian army to invade Greece a second time.
- The kingdom to the north of Greece that eventually conquered the city-states.
- Settlements established by Greeks in new lands to increase maritime trade.
- A type of Greek play that usually had a sad ending for the main character.
- The school of higher learning founded by the philosopher Plato.
- An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain period of time.
- A style of Greek column identified by scroll-like decorations at the top.
- The geographical region to the east of mainland Greece that contained many Greek colonies.
20 Clues: A god or goddess believed to have humanlike qualities. • A leader in a Greek city-state who seized power by force. • The school of higher learning founded by the philosopher Plato. • The deadly disease that struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War. • The simplest style of Greek column featuring a plain, circular top. • ...
Vikings 2026-08-17
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- Norse god of thunder
- A letter used in the Viking writing system
- Protective equipment carried by Viking warriors
- A wealthy Viking noble who held power and land
- A Viking assembly where laws and disputes were discussed
- The giant tree connecting the nine realms
- A Viking who was enslaved and had few rights
- The realm where humans lived in Norse mythology
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- Chief god in Norse mythology
- Hall where warriors were believed to go after death
- A sudden attack to steal goods
- A traditional Norse story or legend
- A type of Viking ship used for travel and raids
- Scandinavian seafarer who explored, traded and raided
- A free Viking who worked as a farmer, trader or craftsman
- Common weapon used by Viking warriors
16 Clues: Norse god of thunder • Chief god in Norse mythology • A sudden attack to steal goods • A traditional Norse story or legend • Common weapon used by Viking warriors • The giant tree connecting the nine realms • A letter used in the Viking writing system • A Viking who was enslaved and had few rights • A wealthy Viking noble who held power and land • ...
Vikings 2026-08-17
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- Norse god of thunder
- A letter used in the Viking writing system
- Protective equipment carried by Viking warriors
- A wealthy Viking noble who held power and land
- A Viking assembly where laws and disputes were discussed
- The giant tree connecting the nine realms
- A Viking who was enslaved and had few rights
- The realm where humans lived in Norse mythology
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- Chief god in Norse mythology
- Hall where warriors were believed to go after death
- A sudden attack to steal goods
- A traditional Norse story or legend
- A type of Viking ship used for travel and raids
- Scandinavian seafarer who explored, traded and raided
- A free Viking who worked as a farmer, trader or craftsman
- Common weapon used by Viking warriors
16 Clues: Norse god of thunder • Chief god in Norse mythology • A sudden attack to steal goods • A traditional Norse story or legend • Common weapon used by Viking warriors • The giant tree connecting the nine realms • A letter used in the Viking writing system • A Viking who was enslaved and had few rights • A wealthy Viking noble who held power and land • ...
Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2022-12-12
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- student of Socrates who found the first university or academy
- an athletic festival honoring the Greek god Zeus
- greek philosopher who developed the Socratic method of teaching by asking critical thinking questions. Used today as a method of debate.
- best known of the city-states of ancient Greece, recognized for its contributions to the arts and sciences
- a general from Athens, noted for building the Parthenon. Under his leadership Athens entered a golden age of peace, wealth and artistic achievement.
- greek goddess of children and marriage
- rule by a small group of people
- a story describing the actions of Greek gods and goddesses and how they affected everyday life
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- greek mathematician who introduced Pythagorean’s theorem used in geometry
- foot soldiers of the Greek army
- a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two large land areas
- first Greek historian who also wrote books about the Persian Wars
- a Greek doctor who taught that illnesses had a natural causes and were not a punishment by the Gods
- people conquered by Spartans and forced to be slaves
- storyteller whose fables or tales had moral or ethical lessons
- a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and overseen by Pericles; it took nine years to build
16 Clues: foot soldiers of the Greek army • rule by a small group of people • greek goddess of children and marriage • an athletic festival honoring the Greek god Zeus • people conquered by Spartans and forced to be slaves • student of Socrates who found the first university or academy • storyteller whose fables or tales had moral or ethical lessons • ...
Ancient Greece 2022-03-08
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- A city in Greece where the first Olympian Games were held
- A central marketplace in the Greek cities
- A Greek hero who had to complete 12 labours
- The Greek system of government
- A famous temple
- The Greek God of the sky
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- the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter
- A Greek product used to light lamps
- The first letter of the Greek alphabet
- The mathematician who invented the hydraulic screw
- The last letter of the Greek alphabet
- A Greek city which had Ares as its patron God
12 Clues: A famous temple • The Greek God of the sky • The Greek system of government • A Greek product used to light lamps • The last letter of the Greek alphabet • The first letter of the Greek alphabet • A central marketplace in the Greek cities • A Greek hero who had to complete 12 labours • A Greek city which had Ares as its patron God • ...
Greek & Latin Roots Practice Game for Quiz #5 2023-01-31
13 Clues: moon • star • year • tree • (Latin), sleep • (Greek), sleep • (Greek), stone • (Greek), stone • (Latin), sleep • (Latin), earth • (Latin), across • (Greek), earth • (Greek), across
Cullen family challenge crossword (no googling!) 2021-11-20
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- What is the capital city of Denmark?
- What is the name of the ridonuclous race contestant who sometimes appears in Total Dramarama?
- Which school does Zac go to?
- Where is the last Grand Prix of this season going to be? (place not track name)
- What is the name of the mythical flying horse in Greek mythology
- In what month was Reggie born?
- How many times does Maui sing 'You're Welcome' in his song?!
- Which company makes Among Us?
- What do you call a burger on wheels? (Knew you would be missing the dad jokes....)
- What is the first name of the last King of England we have had? (You knew that there had to be a History question right?)
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- In which village do Granny and Grandad live?
- What can you wear to stop an Enderman from ambusing you on Minecraft? (Found this on internet so don't complain to me if this is wrong!)
- Who was Daddy's best man?
- Which University did Mummy go to? (Clue - they play in the Premier League!)
- At what school in Sevenoaks did Mummy and Daddy get married?
- How do you say thank you in French?
- What is the surname of Tom, Jo, Poppy and Molly?
- What is the name of Tom, Jo, Poppy and Molly's dog?
18 Clues: Who was Daddy's best man? • Which school does Zac go to? • Which company makes Among Us? • In what month was Reggie born? • How do you say thank you in French? • What is the capital city of Denmark? • In which village do Granny and Grandad live? • What is the surname of Tom, Jo, Poppy and Molly? • What is the name of Tom, Jo, Poppy and Molly's dog? • ...
PSYCHO-FEST 2019 2019-09-03
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- second basic in Maslow’s Need hierarchy
- the hormone which is known as the love hormone
- A furniture item that is associated with Freud’s Therapy
- According to Sternberg, 'Street Smart" is otherwise known as _________ intelligence
- In Psychotherapy, if a patient avoids talking about certain topic, it is known as?
- serotonin and dopamine are a type of
- Ron Weasley of Harry Potter suffers from arachnophobia. He has a fear of ?
- Edward Titchner is famous for having coined the term
- The optimal amount of stress needed to promote health and a sense of well-being
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- If you have problems storing away new memories, the damage is most likely in the _____ area of brain
- Prosocial behaviour carried out with no expectation of reward is known as
- When a problem is seen as having only one answer, with all lines of thinking leading to that answer, this is known as ______ thinking
- presence of more than one disorder in the same person at the same time
- According to Costa and McCrae’s OCEAN model, ‘O’ Stands for
- Globophobia is the fear of?
- in Greek Mythology, this man fell in love with his own reflection in water.
- In Ellis' ABC Model, the 'B' stands for
- a group of people taken out from the population, who take part in an experiment
18 Clues: Globophobia is the fear of? • serotonin and dopamine are a type of • second basic in Maslow’s Need hierarchy • In Ellis' ABC Model, the 'B' stands for • the hormone which is known as the love hormone • Edward Titchner is famous for having coined the term • A furniture item that is associated with Freud’s Therapy • ...
Ancient Greece Crossword 2022-08-18
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- The Greek king who was in both the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- The leader who expanded Macedonia to its largest, creating an empire.
- Type of democracy created in Athens where every male citizen voted on each issue or law.
- The league started by Sparta in response to Athens' new league/alliance.
- The outsider kingdom, later empire, that conquered Greece.
- The famous king of Mycenae, later the high king of Greece and one of the antagonists from Homer's Iliad.
- The story by Homer that told of the ancient Greek battle against the city-state of Troy.
- Slaves in Spartan society that did the daily work so Spartan men could be in the military.
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- The name of a heavily armed Greek foot soldier.
- The empire that the Greek city-states fought off during multiple invasion attempts.
- The league started by Athens, whose goal was a Greek alliance to fight off future invasions.
- Battle in the Persian Wars where the Greek Army led by Spartans, delayed the Persian Army in the mountains but were betrayed by a Greek.
- The Greek philosopher who taught that there is a perfect form of everything in the universe and the world we live in is a reflection.
- The woman, in Delphi, who told Aristotle he was the wisest man in Athens.
- This material was used to make tools and weapons during the "Greek Dark Ages".
- City-state who was the most powerful after the Persian Wars.
16 Clues: The name of a heavily armed Greek foot soldier. • The Greek king who was in both the Iliad and the Odyssey. • The outsider kingdom, later empire, that conquered Greece. • City-state who was the most powerful after the Persian Wars. • The leader who expanded Macedonia to its largest, creating an empire. • ...
NT Exam 2 2024-03-05
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- Did not believe in the resurrection
- Longer or shorter variant to be earlier?
- The OT was written in Hebrew and ______
- Greek translation of the OT during the Greek empire
- "to interpret"
- Had a morally rigorous interpretation of the Torah
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- Followed the Greek empire
- Expanded the Greek empire
- Translated the Vulgate
- Rejected several NT books
- Simpler or more difficult variant to be earlier?
- Rumored to start the Jewish War
- book form manuscripts
- The NT was written in
14 Clues: "to interpret" • book form manuscripts • The NT was written in • Translated the Vulgate • Followed the Greek empire • Expanded the Greek empire • Rejected several NT books • Rumored to start the Jewish War • Did not believe in the resurrection • The OT was written in Hebrew and ______ • Longer or shorter variant to be earlier? • Simpler or more difficult variant to be earlier? • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2025-02-27
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- A Procedure to Accomplish Something
- A Religious Ceremony
- A Greek General
- Known For His Work "The Republic"
- The Meaning of One's Behavior
- A Greek Philosopher and Polymath
- A Greek Teacher
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- The Site of Zeuses Throne
- A Form of Dialogue
- Divine Communication
- A System of Thought
- Known as "The Father of Tragedy"
- A Greek Historian
- An Event Causing Suffering
- A City in Ancient Greece
15 Clues: A Greek General • A Greek Teacher • A Greek Historian • A Form of Dialogue • A System of Thought • Divine Communication • A Religious Ceremony • A City in Ancient Greece • The Site of Zeuses Throne • An Event Causing Suffering • The Meaning of One's Behavior • Known as "The Father of Tragedy" • A Greek Philosopher and Polymath • Known For His Work "The Republic" • ...
Intermediate Latin Crossword 2024-05-15
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- We were not eating, we were..., Hint: to consume liquid (imperfect indicative active)
- What's the time difference between Brisbane and Perth, Hint: length of a university lecture
- I have learned, you have learned, ___ has learned, Hint: perfect subjunctive active
- In Greek mythology, Paris decreed that Aphrodite was the ____ _________ goddess, Hint: superlative adjective describing one's physical appearance
- I stand before a jury of my peers to be..., Hint: perfect infinitive passive
- By smoking, I have _____ my lungs, Hint: synonym for ruin
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- The eruption of Mount Vesuvius was a famous natural ________, Hint: perfect indicative active
- ___, what, where, when, why, Hint: relative pronoun
- The role of the abductee is to..., Hint: another word for kidnapped (perfect infinitive passive)
- Oh __ god, Hint: dative of possesion
- One of the seven ancient wonders of the world, built to honour Artemis, Hint: once stood at Ephesus
- Not to the right, or to the left, but in-_______, Hint: a Latin preposition describing relative space
12 Clues: Oh __ god, Hint: dative of possesion • ___, what, where, when, why, Hint: relative pronoun • By smoking, I have _____ my lungs, Hint: synonym for ruin • I stand before a jury of my peers to be..., Hint: perfect infinitive passive • I have learned, you have learned, ___ has learned, Hint: perfect subjunctive active • ...
Ancient Greece 2012-11-25
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- Leader who cancelled farmer's debts and freed those that were slaves.
- The earliest Greek stories.
- Protector of the kingdom.
- Stories of struggle and difficulty.
- Poet who wrote poems about beauty and nature.
- Study and love of wisdom.
- What a person leaves behind when they die.
- Actors depicting a story.
- What does each Greek city state end with?
- Famous Greek mathematician.
- Traditional stories of ancient Greece.
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- Professional teachers of ancient Greece.
- Person who rules with total authority.
- Shrine where priests and priestesses spoke for a god or goddess.
- Philosopher and one of Socrates students.
- Wrote Greek epics around 700 B.C.
- Humorous and happy story.
- Philosophy founded by Epicurus.
- Name of captive workers.
- Island which was headquarters for Delain League.
20 Clues: Name of captive workers. • Humorous and happy story. • Protector of the kingdom. • Study and love of wisdom. • Actors depicting a story. • The earliest Greek stories. • Famous Greek mathematician. • Philosophy founded by Epicurus. • Wrote Greek epics around 700 B.C. • Stories of struggle and difficulty. • Person who rules with total authority. • ...
Aeneid Book 2 Crossword 2024-02-15
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- king of Troy
- suitor of Cassandra who is daughter of Priam
- where Aeneas goes after hearing clamour
- through what does Andromache sneak to her husband's parents
- main thing Laocoon fears
- what Neoptolemus ends his speech to Priam with
- what Androgeos is compared to
- famous Greek see
- Trojan prince who is the hero of the Aeneid
- most popular weapon in Aeneid
- popular Greek/Latin ideal of honor
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- Greek leader who is one of the strongest warriors
- another name for Neoptolemus
- father of Aeneas
- priest who predicted Trojan horse to be a trick
- reoccuring place of safety and sometimes slaughter
- god of the sea
- people who often meddle with human affairs
- animals that sought Laocoon and his sons
- Greek leader who is Helen's husband
20 Clues: king of Troy • god of the sea • father of Aeneas • famous Greek see • main thing Laocoon fears • another name for Neoptolemus • what Androgeos is compared to • most popular weapon in Aeneid • popular Greek/Latin ideal of honor • Greek leader who is Helen's husband • where Aeneas goes after hearing clamour • animals that sought Laocoon and his sons • ...
Post Test Review 2023-12-06
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- First monotheistic religion, Yahweh
- Inventor of the printing press, spread Protestant Reformation
- Greek philosopher who was sentenced to death for 'corrupting the youth' of Athens.
- Indian social division, born into a social class
- Term for city-states of Ancient Greece
- Belief in one god.
- Painter of the Sistine Chapel
- Structure of medieval society.
- Persian religion with one god
- Father of the Hebrew people
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- Spread Greek culture throughout his empire.
- Japanese feudal warriors
- "Land between two rivers."
- First writing system, found in Mesopotamia
- Belief in more than one god.
- Founder of Islam
- Began the English Reformation, divorce
- Powerful/rich portion of Roman society.
- Greek city-state that placed emphasis on strength and discipline
- Greek city-state known for democracy and learning
20 Clues: Founder of Islam • Belief in one god. • Japanese feudal warriors • "Land between two rivers." • Father of the Hebrew people • Belief in more than one god. • Painter of the Sistine Chapel • Persian religion with one god • Structure of medieval society. • First monotheistic religion, Yahweh • Term for city-states of Ancient Greece • Began the English Reformation, divorce • ...
Song of Achilles 2023-10-24
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- Heavily armed infantry
- A harp like instrument that Achilles is known to play
- Greek term for a brother-in-arms
- A sacrifice of a 100 cattle or oxen
- A war caused by the supposed kidnapping of Helen
- Work of poetry portraying contentment
- Another word for pride
- Characterized by speed and agility
- An overwhelming situation
- insultingly small
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- Greek term for "most beloved"
- Greek term for the best of Greeks
- Another word for arrogance
- Achilles' lover and most beloved companion
- to contradict
- The mother of Achilles and sea nymph
- Hero of the trojan war, a half god
- Divination from omens
- Another word for pregnant
- Greek term for "heartless"
- Achilles is accused of this when he claims multiple women as war prizes
21 Clues: to contradict • insultingly small • Divination from omens • Heavily armed infantry • Another word for pride • Another word for pregnant • An overwhelming situation • Another word for arrogance • Greek term for "heartless" • Greek term for "most beloved" • Greek term for a brother-in-arms • Greek term for the best of Greeks • Hero of the trojan war, a half god • ...
Aegean/Greek Puzzle 2022-04-28
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- Greek Period with Kouros
- Raised city on a hill
- weight shift in the body
- Woman column
- rite of Passage Fresco
- who was attacked by serpents
- Girl youth grave marker
- Palace where the Minotaur is thought to be
- the process to make a Greek sculpture
- where Greek dramas were performed
- Basic Column Capital
- main architecture layout
- colored glass for mosaics
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- most decorative column capital
- trickery of the eye
- Winged victory of Samothrace subject matter
- triangular portion of the entablature
- Column capital with scrolls
- Arch found in the Mycenean culture
- Athena's temple
- most dramatic period in Greek history
- Purpose for the Kouros
- Painting on wet plaster
- tiny pieces come together to create a picture
24 Clues: Woman column • Athena's temple • trickery of the eye • Basic Column Capital • Raised city on a hill • rite of Passage Fresco • Purpose for the Kouros • Girl youth grave marker • Painting on wet plaster • Greek Period with Kouros • weight shift in the body • main architecture layout • colored glass for mosaics • Column capital with scrolls • who was attacked by serpents • ...
Greek and Roman Gods/Goddesses that are not commonly known. 2024-12-02
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- Roman God of Beginnings and Ends
- Roman goddess of rainbows
- Roman god of borders
- Greek god that replaced Hestia as the 12th god on the pantheon
- Roman goddess of strife and discord
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- Greek god of the countryside
- Planet named after Greek Titan
- Greek god that has a staff with ONE snake
- Roman goddess of gain, thieves, cheats
- Roman god of the wild
- Greek goddess of the Moon
- Roman Goddess of night and darkness
- Greek god of stupidity
13 Clues: Roman god of borders • Roman god of the wild • Greek god of stupidity • Roman goddess of rainbows • Greek goddess of the Moon • Greek god of the countryside • Planet named after Greek Titan • Roman God of Beginnings and Ends • Roman Goddess of night and darkness • Roman goddess of strife and discord • Roman goddess of gain, thieves, cheats • ...
Classical Greece 2026-03-12
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- The Greek god of the Underworld
- The tutor of Alexander the Great
- A siege machine that throws stones
- A serious form of Greek Drama in which Characters suffer
- A disease
- Humorous form of Greek Drama
- Greek God of Sky and Thunder
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- Ancient Greek and Roman battle formation
- An agreement to stop fighting
- Athenian Philosopher interested in ethics
- Influential Greek Thinker
- A military tactic where soldiers surround a city to take control
- The belief in multiple gods
13 Clues: A disease • Influential Greek Thinker • The belief in multiple gods • Humorous form of Greek Drama • Greek God of Sky and Thunder • An agreement to stop fighting • The Greek god of the Underworld • The tutor of Alexander the Great • A siege machine that throws stones • Ancient Greek and Roman battle formation • Athenian Philosopher interested in ethics • ...
Greece Vs Rome 2021-02-11
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- While both Roman adults and children enjoyed and played games while in Greek only ________ played and enjoyed games.
- The Greeks had breakfast similar to our breakfasts today while Romans had a _____ breakfast.
- Both the Romans and Greeks had _____ that they cared for and loved.
- While Romans were a republic, the Greeks were a ______.
- Wine was both enjoyed by both the Greeks and the Romans as a ________.
- In Greece, women could but not sell their property.
- Romans and Greeks both considered dance as a form of ________.
- In Greece, women were not allowed to be ______.
- While Roman education was focused around traditions Greeks education was made for Greeks to _______.
- Romans were inspired by Greek art so both Greek and Roman ____ was very similar.
- Sports were very ______ in both ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
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- There were many farmers in Rome while there were less farmers in Greek due to bad _______.
- Ancient Greece had different kinds of buildings and cities while Roman towns consisted of buildings and _____.
- Both the Romans and Greeks focused on their art on important __________ figures.
- While Romans relied on a traditional variety of foods while Greek people ate a variety of different____.
- While Greeks did not care for clothing and fashion much Romans paid much ________ to their clothing.
- Most women in Rome married in their early twenties while Greeks would marry as young as ______ of age.
- An Oligarchy is ruled by a ____.
- Most Greek homes were equal while Roman homes were not all _________.
- Both Greek and Roman children loved playing with _____.
20 Clues: An Oligarchy is ruled by a ____. • In Greece, women were not allowed to be ______. • In Greece, women could but not sell their property. • While Romans were a republic, the Greeks were a ______. • Both Greek and Roman children loved playing with _____. • Romans and Greeks both considered dance as a form of ________. • ...
Ancient Greece Review 2023-11-21
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- First Greek civilization
- Tells the story of Odysseus and his quest to return home
- His father, Phillip II of Macedonia, one of his wives installed him in power after his death.
- Republic Plato is best known for
- How many sections was Alexander's empire divided into after his death.
- War between Athens, Sparta and their respective allies
- The Athenians supported the Ionians during Persian occupation caused Darius I to be ______.
- The ____ mean is moderate course between extremes.
- The Greeks worshipped many Gods
- The Greek-city states often had
- Wealth individuals hold power
- Home to the first Greek civilization
- The Greek city-states were ideal for what type of trade?
- Left Athens in distrust
- Cultural center of Greece
- Broadened the role of ordinary citizens
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- On a hilltop, stood the _________, or temple dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses.
- Wealthy landowners hold power
- The lone military-centric city-state
- The League of Athens and its allies
- ___________ scholars developed many advances in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
- Alexander is best known for spreading ______ culture.
- The first event of the _____ War is when Paris decides the “Golden Apple” belongs to Goddess Aphrodite
- The Greek epic __________ is the chief source of information about the Trojan War.
- Culturally dull
- The stepped reasoning process method developed by Socrates
- League of Sparta and its allies
- Minoan Palace of Knossos is known for?
- The ____ Wars were a series of battles in which Athens and its allies fended off a foreign invader.
- Did not support democracy
- Greek-city states were on the European mainland and scattered on
31 Clues: Culturally dull • Left Athens in distrust • First Greek civilization • Did not support democracy • Cultural center of Greece • Wealthy landowners hold power • Wealth individuals hold power • League of Sparta and its allies • The Greeks worshipped many Gods • The Greek-city states often had • Republic Plato is best known for • The League of Athens and its allies • ...
Greek Cultural Contributions 2016-12-01
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- Athenian temple dedicated to Athena
- the most famous Hellenistic scientist who said "give me a lever long enough to stand on and I will move the world"
- created basis for modern Geometry
- "lovers of wisdom"
- Athenian philosopher who used a method of questioning to encourage people to seek truth (he has a "method" named for him)
- Greek mathematician who developed formula (theorem) to calculate relationship in the sides of a right triangle
- Greek theater style that told stories of human suffering
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- student of Plato, studied forms of government, his ideas would be studied by later Europeans
- Greek play writer who wrote on one's moral duty and the obligation of the laws of the state in the play Antigone
- Greek scientist who significantly influenced modern medicine
- term meaning "influenced by the Greeks" from the Greek word "Hellas" for Greece
- historian of the Persian War
- historian of the Peloponnesian War
- student of Socrates, established the Academy, wrote the Republic
- known as the "Father of Greek Drama" and the "Father of Tragedy"
- Greek theater style that mocked people or customs
16 Clues: "lovers of wisdom" • historian of the Persian War • created basis for modern Geometry • historian of the Peloponnesian War • Athenian temple dedicated to Athena • Greek theater style that mocked people or customs • Greek theater style that told stories of human suffering • Greek scientist who significantly influenced modern medicine • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2025-09-29
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- the Great - Was a king of the Ancient Greek kingdom Macedon and of the greatest military commanders
- of Macedonia - Was the king of the Ancient kingdom of Macedonia 359-336 B.C.
- - Blind Greek poet in 750 B.C.
- - Was an Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher in Ancient Greece and a polarizing figure in Athenian Society
- - Was an Ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period
- War - Series of conflicts between the Achaemenid Empire and Greek city-state 499-449 B.C.
- - A civilization in Ancient Greece located on Crete 2500-1450 B.C.
- - City-state in Ancient Greece, philosophical
- - A civilization in Ancient Greece in the Balkan Peninsula
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- - One of the four major Hellenes ethnic groups
- - System where male citizens participated directly in government through assemblies and court
- Civilization - Greek culture and Near East customs combined
- - Form of government that places power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class
- - Body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
- - Was an Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath
- War - Fought between Athens and Sparta for the hegemony of the Ancient Greek world 431-404 B.C.
16 Clues: - Blind Greek poet in 750 B.C. • - City-state in Ancient Greece, philosophical • - One of the four major Hellenes ethnic groups • - Was an Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath • - Was an Ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period • - A civilization in Ancient Greece in the Balkan Peninsula • Civilization - Greek culture and Near East customs combined • ...
Ancient Greece Vocabulary 2025-10-01
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- System where more citizens participated directly in government through assemblies & court
- Was an ancient greek philosopher & polymoth
- Civilization- Greek culture and near east customs were combined.
- Blind Greek poet in 750 B.C.
- the Great- Was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia & one of the greatest military commanders
- A civilization in ancient Greece located in creter 2500 BC-1450 BC
- Body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
- war- Fought between Athens and Sparta for the harmony of the ancient Greek world 431-404 B.C.
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- City-State in ancient Greece philosophical
- A civilization in ancient Greece in the Balkan peninsula
- of Macedonia- Was the king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia 359-336 B.C.
- Form of government that places power in the hands of a small privileged ruling class
- war- Series of conflicts between the Acharemenid empire & Greek city-state 499-449 B.C.
- One of the four major Hellenes ethnic groups
- Was an Athenian philosopher, scholar, and teacher in ancient greece polarizing figure in Athenian society
- Was on ancient Greek philosopher of the classical period
16 Clues: Blind Greek poet in 750 B.C. • City-State in ancient Greece philosophical • Was an ancient greek philosopher & polymoth • One of the four major Hellenes ethnic groups • A civilization in ancient Greece in the Balkan peninsula • Was on ancient Greek philosopher of the classical period • Civilization- Greek culture and near east customs were combined. • ...
Greek & Latin Roots Review 2023-04-21
21 Clues: two • bad • many • with • after • sound • voice • below • again • beyond • record • fear of • between • study of • together • in advance • not (Greek) • one (Latin) • one (Greek) • sound, voice • none (Latin)
Mythology 2024-10-01
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- The people of Crete, like those of many other ancient societies, recognised this animal as a symbol of strength
- An Ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- the center of the athletic, artistic, business, social, spiritual, and political life in the city
- A Bronze Age culture which was centered on the island of Crete
- tactical formation consisting of a block of heavily armed infantry standing shoulder to shoulder in files several ranks deep
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- The attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to a god, animal, or object.
- The double-headed axe
- The upper fortified part of an ancient Greek city
- Harrari likens "storytelling" to a mysterious "...."
9 Clues: The double-headed axe • The upper fortified part of an ancient Greek city • Harrari likens "storytelling" to a mysterious "...." • A Bronze Age culture which was centered on the island of Crete • An Ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey • The attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to a god, animal, or object. • ...
Chapter 4 2014-09-14
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- The historic religion that encompassed the city Athens.
- Absolute rule not restrained by laws.
- First of 3 ancient greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed.
- Classic greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy.
- Someone who has made a contribution in the field of Philosophy.
- Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- Established a school in Athens know as the Academy.
- Arose in the island of create.
- Has scroll shaped ornaments on the top.
- Pythagorean Theorem is named after him.
- Something used to transport liquids or mostly wine.
- One of Plato’s pupils and Alexander The Great’s tutor.
- The first legislature of Athens.
- Greek mathematician (Father of geometry).
- Used for refuge during an attack and usually atop a hill.
- Defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War.
- Ancient oared warship with two decks of oars, invented by the phoenicians.
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- Capital of Greece.
- He was a comic playwright in Athens.
- The most complex design of the three columns.
- Meant to be humorous or induce laughter.
- Name of gymnasium in classical Athens dedicated to Apollo lyceum.
- Ancient greek Physician of the age of pericles and is referred as the founder of western medicine.
- Founded by the greek philosopher Plato.
- Greek historian know as the father of history.
- Battle of greek city states and the persian empire in 480 BC.
- Site of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.
- Drama based on human suffering.
- Thicker and heavier than the other columns.
- Western shores of Asia Minor which is now Turkey.
30 Clues: Capital of Greece. • Arose in the island of create. • Drama based on human suffering. • Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey. • The first legislature of Athens. • He was a comic playwright in Athens. • Absolute rule not restrained by laws. • Founded by the greek philosopher Plato. • Has scroll shaped ornaments on the top. • Pythagorean Theorem is named after him. • ...
Persian Wars Crossword 2026-09-18
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- Most likely cause of the Minoan collapse
- Burned by the Greeks during the Ionian Revolt
- Elite Persian soldiers
- Location where a small Spartan force held back the Persian army
- Group of Greek city-states, led by Athens
- Greek city-state focused on duty and discipline
- Greek soldiers
- Capital city of the Minoans
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- City burned by the Persians
- Spartan king killed in battle
- King of the Persian Empire during the second invasion of Greece
- King of the Persian Empire during the first invasion of Greece
- Pheidippides ran from this city to Athens
- Earliest Greek civilization
- Greek navy defeated the Persian navy at the Battle of ________
- Military formation of hoplites
16 Clues: Greek soldiers • Elite Persian soldiers • City burned by the Persians • Earliest Greek civilization • Capital city of the Minoans • Spartan king killed in battle • Military formation of hoplites • Most likely cause of the Minoan collapse • Pheidippides ran from this city to Athens • Group of Greek city-states, led by Athens • Burned by the Greeks during the Ionian Revolt • ...
Greek Epics, Theatre, and Philosophy 2020-05-11
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- They supported the roofs of Greek temples; widely used in the U.S. Capitol, White House; Lincoln Memorial
- Just like Joseph Campbell describes, Greek epics are filled with this kind of character, who often fight to defend their honor through acts of courage.
- Socrates´ student who founded the Academy, and who wrote dialogues in which Socrates ask questions, seeking truth.
- The hero of Homerś Odyssey, who takes ten years to return home to his island home, Ithaca, after fighting in the Trojan War.
- In Platoś The Republic, Plato did not believe democracy was the best form of government. He though the best government would be lead by _________-kings.
- The most famous Greek playwright of comedies; the jokes in his The Clouds poke fun at a too-too serious Socrates.
- English playwright who borrowed Greek plots and settings for his many dramas.
- Platoś book The ______ presents his plan for an ideal society.
- the book by aristotle in which he argues that the best governments have a blend of monarch, oligarchy, and democracy.
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- The creator of the Socratic Method: discover truth through asking pointed questions.
- Only they were actors in Greek dramas, not women.
- These traveling, paid philosophers taught many subjects, including rhetoric--public speaking and debate. Criticized for teaching students to win arguments, not seek truth.
- The name give to Greek architecture; expresses reason, balance, and harmony.
- Author of two great Greek epics--The Iliad and The Odyssey.
- In the Iliad, she is the wife of Greek King who runs away with a prince of Troy, starting the Trojan War.
- The Greeks hide inside a huge, hollow wooden______ to get inside the walls of Troy.
- Platoś student; founder of the school The Lyceum; believed in the ¨golden mean¨/moderation; the scientific method of observation and classification begins with him; probably the most influential of all philosophers.
- The type of story, invented in Ancient Greece, in which a story is told by the words and deeds of characters on a stage.
- Greek playwright/dramatist whose Oresteia tells a tale of bloody revenger and murder.
- The Athenian playwright who explored the reality of suffering in real life; his Antigone asks the essential question, ¨Is it better to obey orders or do what you know is right?¨
- Means ¨love of wisdom.” Socrates, his student Plato, and his student Aristotle practiced this subject.
- The type of Greek drama in which a character struggles to overcome hardships, only to suffer unhappily in the end.
- The type of Greek drama filled with humor and laughter.
23 Clues: Only they were actors in Greek dramas, not women. • The type of Greek drama filled with humor and laughter. • Author of two great Greek epics--The Iliad and The Odyssey. • Platoś book The ______ presents his plan for an ideal society. • The name give to Greek architecture; expresses reason, balance, and harmony. • ...
Spellin Unit 8 2014-10-18
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- is my poem the new _ of poetry
- our minister has a degree in _
- can I order that form the _ by phone
- bring some rock samples to _ class
- the document is full of legal _
- new _ makes many tasks easier
- a timeline shows a _ of events
- i offered my _ for breaking the cup
- human groups are the focus of _
- the origin of a word
- oil spills harm the _ of our oceans
- use _ to solve math problems
- after the end
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- fans of _ study stars and planets
- this _ book does not cover apes
- digs up the past
- before the beginning
- i read all three books of the _
- do weather reporters study _
- students of _ learn how minds work
- an _ shows how things are created
- the gods of ancient mythology interest me
- people who plan events must think about this
- i overheard the _ between them
- our next _ is on human growth
25 Clues: after the end • digs up the past • before the beginning • the origin of a word • do weather reporters study _ • use _ to solve math problems • new _ makes many tasks easier • our next _ is on human growth • is my poem the new _ of poetry • our minister has a degree in _ • a timeline shows a _ of events • i overheard the _ between them • this _ book does not cover apes • ...
Milseong quiz 2023-09-07
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- What is the term derived from the name of a sculptor in Greek and Roman mythology that means that positive expectations of others actually have a good influence?
- What is the name of this disease that originated from the longing for home in another country?
- Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
- How many teeth does an adult human have?
- policy What policy did Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, use to overcome the Great Depression?
- Which country was the first country in the world to legally allow euthanasia?
- system What is the name of India’s status system divided into four statuses?
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- What is this, a phenomenon in which the colors of both eyes are different because of the difference in melanin pigment concentration due to DNA abnormalities in red body cells?
- What is the capital of Vietnam?
- Which tree represents our school?
- What flower symbolizes our school?
- Which was the first country to use paper money?
12 Clues: What is the capital of Vietnam? • Which tree represents our school? • What flower symbolizes our school? • How many teeth does an adult human have? • Which was the first country to use paper money? • Which is the largest planet in the solar system? • system What is the name of India’s status system divided into four statuses? • ...
12 + 1 Olympians 2023-02-22
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- Roman King of the Gods
- Roman name for Hestia
- Goddess of Moon, Twin Sister of Apollo
- Roman blacksmith of the gods
- Roman name for Dionysus
- Goddess of Hearth & Home
- Blacksmith of the gods
- God of Wine & Insanity
- Roman name for Aphrodite
- Greek Messenger God of Thieves
- Roman name for Ares
- Greek Queen of the Gods
- Sun God--Same name in both Roman and Greek
- Roman God of the Sea
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- God of the Sea
- Roman name for Athena
- Roman name for Artemis
- Goddess of beauty
- Goddess of the Harvest
- Roman goddess of the harvest
- Roman name for Hera
- Greek King of the Gods
- cheats w/ his brothers wife. God of War.
- Goddess of Wisdom
- Roman name for Hermes
25 Clues: God of the Sea • Goddess of beauty • Goddess of Wisdom • Roman name for Hera • Roman name for Ares • Roman God of the Sea • Roman name for Athena • Roman name for Hestia • Roman name for Hermes • Roman name for Artemis • Roman King of the Gods • Goddess of the Harvest • Greek King of the Gods • Blacksmith of the gods • God of Wine & Insanity • Roman name for Dionysus • Greek Queen of the Gods • ...
Module 1 Roots and Prefixes 2026-09-20
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- able to be seen
- greek root word that means life
- The volcano looks like it might ______.
- a picture taken with a camera
- prefix that means not added to words that start with the letter r
- a room where people listen to performances
- against the law
- greek root that means light
- science that studies life
- prefix that means not, added to words that start with the letter l
- doesn't make sense
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- latin root that means see
- I read a _______ about Michael Jordan.
- My ________ brother didn't do his chores.
- prefix that means out of, from, away
- latin root that means hear
- a machine that reproduces sound
- greek root that means self
- able to be heard
- greek root that means sound
20 Clues: able to be seen • against the law • able to be heard • doesn't make sense • latin root that means see • science that studies life • latin root that means hear • greek root that means self • greek root that means light • greek root that means sound • a picture taken with a camera • greek root word that means life • a machine that reproduces sound • prefix that means out of, from, away • ...
Roman Mythology 2020-11-20
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- The only of the twelve major Olympian god(esse)s to keep their name after becoming Roman is ________.
- Ancient Romans believed the gods lived on top of ________ ________.
- Romulus and Remus founded Rome on the banks of the ________ ________.
- Most of the planets in our ________ ________ are named after Roman gods.
- Instead of the focus on moral lessons and storytelling of the Greeks, the Roman myths focused more on ________ rituals and prayers.
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- The idea of the Greek god Hades is based mostly around his power over death and the dead. However, his Roman counterpart, ________, is based more on his power over wealth and gems.
- All Romans were required to honor all gods, but some ________ certain god(esse)s and worshipped them more in private.
- While the Romans did base their religion on that of the Greeks, some of their deities were original to Rome. One of these gods was ________, a god with two faces that represented the spirit of passages, like doorways and gates.
- The wolf that saved Romulus and Remus from the banks of the Tiber River was named ________.
- Many Romans had ________ in their houses in order to honor and worship the gods.
- The Roman god ________ was based on the Greek god Dionysus.
- After death, the Roman emperors (with a few exceptions) were ________, or achieved the status of a god.
- Just like in Greek myths, the god Mercury/Hermes carries a ________, a staff with two snakes intertwined around it.
- Ancient Romans worshipped ________ gods.
- The Roman name of the Greek hero Heracles is ________.
15 Clues: Ancient Romans worshipped ________ gods. • The Roman name of the Greek hero Heracles is ________. • The Roman god ________ was based on the Greek god Dionysus. • Ancient Romans believed the gods lived on top of ________ ________. • Romulus and Remus founded Rome on the banks of the ________ ________. • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-03
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- God of music
- Rules over fire, metalworking, and others
- the messenger for the olympian gods
- queen of the gods
- God of sea
- in mythology it is said her look could turn people to stone. She represented fertility, death, and rebirth
- Rules over wisdom and war
- God of love
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- Goddess of the hunt
- god of sky and ruler of the olympian gods
- Rules over love and beauty
- brought evil into the world
- ruler of the underworld
- Corn goddess
- Rules over war
15 Clues: God of sea • God of love • God of music • Corn goddess • Rules over war • queen of the gods • Goddess of the hunt • ruler of the underworld • Rules over wisdom and war • Rules over love and beauty • brought evil into the world • the messenger for the olympian gods • god of sky and ruler of the olympian gods • Rules over fire, metalworking, and others • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
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- most beautiful of the gods
- embodiment of love
- god of sea
- scared of spiders
- patron of liars, thieves, and gamblers
- born out of primal murder and rose from foam
- queen of gods
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- very jealous of his brothers
- captured medusa's head
- very good with bow and arrow
- chosen leader by siblings
- goddess of cornfield
- was hurled off of olympus
- god of grape harvest and wine
- has a rivalry with his sister
15 Clues: god of sea • queen of gods • scared of spiders • embodiment of love • goddess of cornfield • captured medusa's head • chosen leader by siblings • was hurled off of olympus • most beautiful of the gods • very jealous of his brothers • very good with bow and arrow • god of grape harvest and wine • has a rivalry with his sister • patron of liars, thieves, and gamblers • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
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- God who rises and sets the sun
- God of love whose Greek name is Eros
- The king who turned whatever he touched into gold
- Three headed dog that guards the underworld
- God of all the gods
- The hero who pulled the sword from the stone
- Goddess of love, beauty, and desire who was born from the castration of Caelus
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- God of the underworld
- Where all the gods live
- Was taken to a castle to live with invisible Cupid
- The boundary between earth and the underworld where souls have to pass
- A titan who was punished for giving men by being chained to a rock while an eagle ate his liver
- The god with the wings on his shoes
- Popular city in ancient Greece
- The monster who had snakes for hair and turned people to stone when she looked at them
15 Clues: God of all the gods • God of the underworld • Where all the gods live • God who rises and sets the sun • Popular city in ancient Greece • The god with the wings on his shoes • God of love whose Greek name is Eros • Three headed dog that guards the underworld • The hero who pulled the sword from the stone • The king who turned whatever he touched into gold • ...
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
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- embodies love
- goddess of love, beauty, fertility, sexuality, and desire
- god of sea
- god of roadways, travelers, merchants. and thieves
- god of the sky
- giants with one eye
- god of war
- Tethy's is his foster mother
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- Phoebe's granddaughter
- Daughter of King
- has snake hair
- Son of posedidon + king Aegeus
- where the gods lived
- Diana's twin
- god of the under world
15 Clues: god of sea • god of war • Diana's twin • embodies love • has snake hair • god of the sky • Daughter of King • giants with one eye • where the gods lived • Phoebe's granddaughter • god of the under world • Tethy's is his foster mother • Son of posedidon + king Aegeus • god of roadways, travelers, merchants. and thieves • goddess of love, beauty, fertility, sexuality, and desire
Roman Mythology 2016-10-04
Across
- God of war
- God of thieves; messenger god
- Goddess of wisdom and warcraft
- God of the Underworld
- God of the sky and lightning
- Goddess of the hunt
- God of craftsmanship
- Goddess of love
Down
- Important river in the Underworld
- Guard dog with three heads
- God of horses
- God of poetry and music
- God of love; carries a bow and arrow
- Goddess of the harvest
- Goddess of marriage
15 Clues: God of war • God of horses • Goddess of love • Goddess of the hunt • Goddess of marriage • God of craftsmanship • God of the Underworld • Goddess of the harvest • God of poetry and music • Guard dog with three heads • God of the sky and lightning • God of thieves; messenger god • Goddess of wisdom and warcraft • Important river in the Underworld • God of love; carries a bow and arrow
Mythology Crossword 2016-10-04
Across
- Jupiter’s wife
- God of the sun
- The river you cross to get to the underworld
- Born through Zeus’ head
- God of the Sea
- Defeated the minotaur
- One-eyed giants
- God of the moon
Down
- Married to Venus
- God of the underworld
- Where the olympian gods lived
- Cut off medusa’s head
- God of the sky
- The messenger god
- Son of Venus
15 Clues: Son of Venus • Jupiter’s wife • God of the sun • God of the sky • God of the Sea • One-eyed giants • God of the moon • Married to Venus • The messenger god • God of the underworld • Cut off medusa’s head • Defeated the minotaur • Born through Zeus’ head • Where the olympian gods lived • The river you cross to get to the underworld
Norse Mythology 2024-03-27
Across
- Who dressed as a bride to fool Heimdall
- Where does Balder go when he dies
- Who are the enemies of the gods
- Who got his hand eaten by Fenrir
- Who can shape shift
- Who made the chain that bound Fenrir
- Who did Loki cheat on his wife with
Down
- Who kills Thor in Ragnarok
- What is used to kill Balder
- Who does Thor go fishing with
- what does Odin give up an eye for
- Who is the most beloved god
- Who guards Bifrost
- Who has a chariot drawn by cats
- Where do those who died in battle go
15 Clues: Who guards Bifrost • Who can shape shift • Who kills Thor in Ragnarok • What is used to kill Balder • Who is the most beloved god • Who does Thor go fishing with • Who are the enemies of the gods • Who has a chariot drawn by cats • Who got his hand eaten by Fenrir • what does Odin give up an eye for • Where does Balder go when he dies • Who did Loki cheat on his wife with • ...
Norse Mythology 2024-03-13
Across
- short creatures who lived deep underground
- the hammer Thor carried
- known for being a troublemaker
- Another of Balder's brothers
- Odin's wife
- god of thunder
- home of the gods
Down
- goddess who refused to marry Thrym
- One of Balder's brothers
- Servants in Valhalla
- Loki's wife
- One of the sons of Odin and Frigga
- known for her golden hair
- an ugly, but rich giant
- the father of the Norse gods
15 Clues: Loki's wife • Odin's wife • god of thunder • home of the gods • Servants in Valhalla • the hammer Thor carried • an ugly, but rich giant • One of Balder's brothers • known for her golden hair • Another of Balder's brothers • the father of the Norse gods • known for being a troublemaker • goddess who refused to marry Thrym • One of the sons of Odin and Frigga • ...
Mythology Review 2025-11-13
Across
- Gets kidnapped by Hades
- Married to Zeus / Queen of the gods
- Punishes Earth every 6 months with winter
- Ate his kids when they were born
- Twin of Apollo
- Cursed into a snake monster by Athene
Down
- Kidnaps Persephone to be his bride
- Turned into spider by Athene
- Created the horse and many other creatures
- Zeus' "Brain-Child"
- Mother Earth
- Overthrew his father, Cronus
- Messenger of the gods
- Father Universe
- Flays a man alive over a music contest
15 Clues: Mother Earth • Twin of Apollo • Father Universe • Zeus' "Brain-Child" • Messenger of the gods • Gets kidnapped by Hades • Turned into spider by Athene • Overthrew his father, Cronus • Ate his kids when they were born • Kidnaps Persephone to be his bride • Married to Zeus / Queen of the gods • Cursed into a snake monster by Athene • Flays a man alive over a music contest • ...
Greek History Vocab 2019-10-25
Across
- Greek/Persian wars
- conquered the Persian Empire
- early manifestation of Athenian democracy
- led the Greek/Persian wars
- introduced democracy to Athens
- will of the people
- wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
Down
- outbreak of the Bubonic Plague
- war between Sparta and Athens
- Greek temple
- humans started to work with metal
- First Olympic Games
- war between Greeks and Troy
- Greek philosopher
- first major historian
15 Clues: Greek temple • Greek philosopher • Greek/Persian wars • will of the people • First Olympic Games • first major historian • led the Greek/Persian wars • war between Greeks and Troy • conquered the Persian Empire • war between Sparta and Athens • outbreak of the Bubonic Plague • introduced democracy to Athens • wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey • humans started to work with metal • ...
Ancient Athens 2026-05-27
Across
- homer's poems
- how fast their ships go
- set of battles between greeks and persians
- greece is a giant ____________________
- athens was named after
- greek sports competition
- shows they go to
Down
- greek fable writer
- the popular greek restaurant in bellingham
- greek philosopher
- athen's rivals
- major crop
- on the athenian acropolis
- where the greeks beat the persians
- what people from argos are called
15 Clues: major crop • homer's poems • athen's rivals • shows they go to • greek philosopher • greek fable writer • athens was named after • how fast their ships go • greek sports competition • on the athenian acropolis • what people from argos are called • where the greeks beat the persians • greece is a giant ____________________ • the popular greek restaurant in bellingham • ...
Ancient Greece 2012-11-24
Across
- Island which was headquarters for Delain League.
- Poet who wrote poems about beauty and nature.
- Study and love of wisdom.
- Famous Greek mathematician.
- Protector of the kingdom.
- Actors depicting a story.
- Stories of struggle and difficulty.
- Leader who cancelled farmer's debts and freed those that were slaves.
- Professional teachers of ancient Greece.
- Wrote Greek epics around 700 B.C.
- Humorous and happy story.
Down
- What does each Greek city state end with?
- Philosophy founded by Epicurus.
- Name of captive workers.
- Traditional stories of ancient Greece.
- Person who rules with total authority.
- Philosopher and one of Socrates students.
- The earliest Greek stories.
- Shrine where priests and priestesses spoke for a god or goddess.
- What a person leaves behind when they die.
20 Clues: Name of captive workers. • Study and love of wisdom. • Protector of the kingdom. • Actors depicting a story. • Humorous and happy story. • Famous Greek mathematician. • The earliest Greek stories. • Philosophy founded by Epicurus. • Wrote Greek epics around 700 B.C. • Stories of struggle and difficulty. • Traditional stories of ancient Greece. • ...
