greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Ancient Greece 2022-10-10
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- relating to a Bronze Age civilization
- Greek Philosopher
- Last phase of the Bronze Age Greece
- Settlers of Greece
- founder of the peripatetic school
- king of macedonia
- A way of government that follows their people
- Greek philosopher who taught Plato
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- king of ancient greece
- new wave of greek colonization
- Legendary author of the iliad
- Mass military formation
- A series of wars with Achaemenid and Greece
- The highest class in Greece society
- War fought between Greece and Athens
- A city-state in Ancient Greece
16 Clues: Greek Philosopher • king of macedonia • Settlers of Greece • king of ancient greece • Mass military formation • Legendary author of the iliad • new wave of greek colonization • A city-state in Ancient Greece • founder of the peripatetic school • Greek philosopher who taught Plato • Last phase of the Bronze Age Greece • The highest class in Greece society • ...
Anthropological Vocabulary 2026-03-15
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- Research based on numbers and data.
- The study of human beings and their cultures.
- Greek word for human.
- Greek word for writing.
- Set of patterns of human activity within a group.
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- The study of individual cultures.
- Greek word for people.
- Research based on information.
- Branch of anthropology that focuses on societal characteristics.
- Branch of anthropology that focuses on palpable human features.
- Greek word for studying.
- A person.
12 Clues: A person. • Greek word for human. • Greek word for people. • Greek word for writing. • Greek word for studying. • Research based on information. • The study of individual cultures. • Research based on numbers and data. • The study of human beings and their cultures. • Set of patterns of human activity within a group. • ...
Chile anyways 2021-03-19
13 Clues: a greek • a country • a Chinese • a dance app • ginger bestie • a greek russian • when you're stupid • when you're thirsty • can't live without it • when you get evry sick • when you chat with people • when you're very attractive • is a place where you can't find the way out
Parker Roberts 2021-02-11
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- In both Rome and Greece, sports were very “ “, and for the Romans, the colosseum was where the Romans could enjoy watching sports.
- Both Romans and Greeks loved slavery, especially the “ “ ones depended on their slaves for a more luxurious life.
- Greece’s army wasn’t one whole city-state while Rome’s army was “ “.
- Greeks did not really care about “ “, but Romans paid attention to what they wore.
- Roman artists focused on “ “ and goddesses, but Greek decorated almost every part of their lives.
- Both people from Greece and Rome liked “ “ a variety of games.
- Greeks thought that learning was one of the best ways to spend your “ “, and Romans thought just learned about Greek traditions and Roman politics.
- While Greek girls would marry young, roman girls would be able to marry at “ “ time.
- Greek architecture is original, while Romes was based on “ “.
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- Greece and Rome both had many “ “ kinds of toys.
- Both Greece and Rome had many “ “ in their towns.
- Both Greeks and Rome’s history had started off with “ “.
- While Greek art is filled with many different arts, Rome’s is based off of “ “ music.
- While Greece’s daily life was very similar to today’s life, Rome’s was “ “.
- Roman music was very “ “ to ancient roman culture, but no one really knows what Greek music sounded like.
- For both Greece and Rome, dancing was very “ “.
- The greeks houses in ancient times were designed to keep the people “ “ during hot summers, but the Roman houses were for culture.
- Both Greece and Rome drank “ “.
- The Greeks love their “ “ especially their dogs, but the Romans had different kinds of pets.
- The lives of Greek women were different from the lives of Roman women because of their “ “ rights.
20 Clues: Both Greece and Rome drank “ “. • Greece and Rome both had many “ “ kinds of toys. • Both Greece and Rome had many “ “ in their towns. • For both Greece and Rome, dancing was very “ “. • Both Greeks and Rome’s history had started off with “ “. • Greek architecture is original, while Romes was based on “ “. • ...
Greek Gods 2024-04-23
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- Born to kill their grandfather
- Greek God of War
- Turns everything to stone when looked upon
- The god of time
- Greek goddess of war and wisdom
- Greek god of the sea
- Sibling of Apollo
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- Father of Hercules
- Son of Zeus
- The messenger god
- Goddes of love and beauty
- Brother of Zeus
- The goddess of domestic life
- Sibling of Artemis
14 Clues: Son of Zeus • Brother of Zeus • The god of time • Greek God of War • The messenger god • Sibling of Apollo • Father of Hercules • Sibling of Artemis • Greek god of the sea • Goddes of love and beauty • The goddess of domestic life • Born to kill their grandfather • Greek goddess of war and wisdom • Turns everything to stone when looked upon
Mediterranean Cuisine 2024-06-26
15 Clues: Meat wrap • Rice dish • Flatbread • Greek wrap • Yogurt dip • Meat skewer • Creamy rice • Bulgur salad • Greek cheese • Nutty pastry • Eggplant dish • Stuffed leaves • Chickpea spread • Bread appetizer • Chickpea fritter
greek 2022-09-28
Greek and Latin origin words 2024-08-15
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- biography, biology, biohazard, bioelectric Greek
- ascribe, script, manuscript Latin
- asteroid, astronomy, astronaut Greek
- autograph, graph, grapheme, graphic Greek
- unicycle, unicorn, uniform, unity, unite Latin
- telecast, telephone, telescope, telegraph Greek
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- microscope, micro-organism, microphone Latin
- terrain, territory, terracotta, terrestrial Latin
- aquatic, aqueduct, aquamarine, aquarium Latin
- photograph, photogenic, photosynthesis Greek
10 Clues: ascribe, script, manuscript Latin • asteroid, astronomy, astronaut Greek • autograph, graph, grapheme, graphic Greek • microscope, micro-organism, microphone Latin • photograph, photogenic, photosynthesis Greek • aquatic, aqueduct, aquamarine, aquarium Latin • unicycle, unicorn, uniform, unity, unite Latin • telecast, telephone, telescope, telegraph Greek • ...
Ancient Australia 2026-03-23
Great Empires 2015-11-12
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- the conqueror from Macedon who reigned from 336 to 323 B.C.
- the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 B.C.
- stretches along Nile river to present day sudan
- a partnership among Greek city-states that was founded in order to confront the Persian military threat
- empire lasting 539 to 330 B.C.
- a Spartan king known for his efforts in fighting the Persians
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- empire lasting 1100 to 600 B.C.
- a war fought between the city-states of Athens and Sparta that lasted from 431 B.C. to 404 B.C.
- a tax or payment in goods or money
- a Greek statesman who came to power in 507 B.C. and ended the rule of the tyrants
- a Greek lawgiver, appointed in 594 B.C., who initiated many reforms in Greek society
- related to the blending of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences that occurred after the conquests of Alexander the Great
- laws that are written down
- iron was first used as weapons
- stretches from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea
- empire lasting 900 B.C. to A.D. 600
16 Clues: laws that are written down • iron was first used as weapons • empire lasting 539 to 330 B.C. • empire lasting 1100 to 600 B.C. • a tax or payment in goods or money • empire lasting 900 B.C. to A.D. 600 • the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 B.C. • stretches along Nile river to present day sudan • stretches from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea • ...
Word Roots Crossword 2024-05-14
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- Greek root meaning "star" or "celestial body"
- Latin root meaning "hundred"
- Greek root meaning "life"
- Latin root meaning "water"
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- Latin root meaning "see"
- Greek root meaning "sound"
- Latin root meaning "hear"
- Greek root meaning "far" or "distant"
- Greek root meaning "time"
- Latin root meaning "earth" or "land"
10 Clues: Latin root meaning "see" • Latin root meaning "hear" • Greek root meaning "time" • Greek root meaning "life" • Greek root meaning "sound" • Latin root meaning "water" • Latin root meaning "hundred" • Latin root meaning "earth" or "land" • Greek root meaning "far" or "distant" • Greek root meaning "star" or "celestial body"
gods and goddesses 2021-10-21
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- Greek Name is Aphrodite
- This god lights the sky with his fiery horses
- Neptune called these his sea horses
- goddess of agriculture
- brother of Jupiter and Pluto
- The symbol of Neptune
- The only god to have wings
- Her symbol is a bow and arrow.
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- All Romans are descendants of this god
- protector of Rome
- The symbol of Juno
- Mar's symbols were the sword
- His Greek name is Greek
- What does Pluto's name mean?
- The season when Ceres was happy
- banished from heaven because of a physical deformity
16 Clues: protector of Rome • The symbol of Juno • The symbol of Neptune • goddess of agriculture • Greek Name is Aphrodite • His Greek name is Greek • The only god to have wings • Mar's symbols were the sword • What does Pluto's name mean? • brother of Jupiter and Pluto • Her symbol is a bow and arrow. • The season when Ceres was happy • Neptune called these his sea horses • ...
Life in Ancient Greece 2023-09-19
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- A type of government where the power is held by a few people.
- the central meeting place in Ancient Greek cities. Democracy was born there.
- The ruler of a Greek city-state
- The Greek name for a city-state.
- a fortified citadel within a larger city. It is usually located on top of a hill and at the center of the city.
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- A power Greek city-state and rival to Athens
- A Greek philosopher who is considered to be the founder of western philosophy.
- An athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks every four years.
- A Greek philosopher who introduced the idea of observing and recording nature. He also tutored Alexander the Great and began his own school in Athens.
- A Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens and wrote many philosophical dialogues.
- the citizen-soldiers of the Greek city-states.
11 Clues: The ruler of a Greek city-state • The Greek name for a city-state. • A power Greek city-state and rival to Athens • the citizen-soldiers of the Greek city-states. • A type of government where the power is held by a few people. • An athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks every four years. • ...
RegWorldVocab1 2021-09-01
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- Greek X usually included beautiful people who suffer.
- The four Old World cradles of civilization emerged around X.
- Greek X usually included funny, ugly people.
- Historical X requires evidence and reason.
- X sources are synthetic and/or analytical.
- The X revolution saw people focus on agriculture and move into larger settlements.
- The Code of X was written in cuneiform.
- The Greek gods were X but worse.
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- You have to assert and defend a X.
- Agriculture required the X of animals.
- Government informed by religious belief
- In pure X everyone votes on everything.
- The Egyptians learned to use the Nile for X.
- Greek X encourages us to examine our lives and find our own moral path.
- Land between two rivers.
- The spread of ideas, technology, and culture
- X sources are artifacts of the time/thing we're studying.
17 Clues: Land between two rivers. • The Greek gods were X but worse. • You have to assert and defend a X. • Agriculture required the X of animals. • Government informed by religious belief • In pure X everyone votes on everything. • The Code of X was written in cuneiform. • Historical X requires evidence and reason. • X sources are synthetic and/or analytical. • ...
Greek Names 2024-09-18
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- ran 26 miles from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory in a decisive battle over the Persian
- the Great- was only 20 when he became king of Macedonia
- was a famous Athenian playwrights
- Plato's most famous pupil
- wrote the Elements, a textbook on plane geometry.
- familiar to geometry students for his Pythagorean theorem, taught that the essence of the universe could be found in music and number
- Aristophanes was an Ancient Greek comic playwright from Athens and a poet of Old Attic Comedy
- Leonidas- was king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta.
- the greatest historian of the ancient world.
- He worked on the geometry of spheres and cylinders and also established the value of the mathematical constant pi.
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- a sculptor whose true love was philosophy.
- wrote History of the Persian Wars, often seen as the first real history in Western civilization.
- considered by many the greatest philosopher of Western civilization.
- was another important astronomer.He determined that Earth was round
- tried to create more realistic characters.
- of Persia- served as the third King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
- Pericles was a Greek politician and general during the Golden Age of Athens
- of Persia- was a Persian ruler who served as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
- Aristarchus of Samos was an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician
- Phillip of Macedon- came to the throne.He built a powerful army and turned Macedonia into the chief power of the Greek world.
20 Clues: Plato's most famous pupil • was a famous Athenian playwrights • a sculptor whose true love was philosophy. • tried to create more realistic characters. • the greatest historian of the ancient world. • wrote the Elements, a textbook on plane geometry. • the Great- was only 20 when he became king of Macedonia • ...
Unit 10 Crossword Review 2026-03-20
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- Art and practice of government
- Foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
- Government in which a small group of people rule
- A(n) _____ democracy is one in which people elect representatives to make the nation’s laws
- Hereditary class of rulers; Greek for “rule by the best people”
- Men responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- Membership in a state or community which gives a person civil and political rights and obligations
- Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
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- A(n) _____ democracy is one in which citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of government
- Form of government in which citizens hold political power
- Ownership and control of other people as property
- Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- A(n) _____ state is society organized for the purpose of waging war
- Military housing
- A(n) _____ farmer is a person who pays rent, either in money or crops, to grow crops on another person’s land
- In ancient Greece, a government run by a strong ruler
- Greek city-state
- Legal member of a country or city-state
- The upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city’s defenses were located
19 Clues: Military housing • Greek city-state • Art and practice of government • Legal member of a country or city-state • Government in which a small group of people rule • Ownership and control of other people as property • In ancient Greece, a government run by a strong ruler • Form of government in which citizens hold political power • ...
G77 2025-12-30
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- Greek coastal sea
- Tropical Atlantic sea
- Alaska-Siberia sea
- Antarctic surrounding ocean
- Largest ocean
- Northwestern European sea
- Western Italian sea
- Northern European sea
- Russian Pacific sea
- Australia-NewZealand sea
- Greek island sea
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- Italy-Balkans sea
- Third-largest ocean
- Second-largest ocean
- Smallest ocean
- Australian reef sea
- Europe-Africa sea
- Africa-Arabia sea
- Largest inland sea
- Europe-Asia inland sea
20 Clues: Largest ocean • Smallest ocean • Greek island sea • Italy-Balkans sea • Greek coastal sea • Europe-Africa sea • Africa-Arabia sea • Alaska-Siberia sea • Largest inland sea • Third-largest ocean • Australian reef sea • Western Italian sea • Russian Pacific sea • Second-largest ocean • Tropical Atlantic sea • Northern European sea • Europe-Asia inland sea • Australia-NewZealand sea • ...
Will’s Favourites 2025-11-08
12 Clues: favourite crisps • favourite biscuit • favourite girlfriend • favourite Greek sweet • favourite grilled dish • favourite summer fruit • favourite Greek singer • favourite birthday trip • favourite weekend hobby • favourite song (artist) • favourite Greek island 2025 trip • favourite restaurant Port Stephens Oct 24
FFF 2026-01-01
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- playwright known for political comedy
- performer credited with introducing the first actor
- plays short humorous performances following tragedies
- used as a backdrop and changing area
- Greek god honored in early theater festivals
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- exaggerated and humorous Greek theater style
- tragedian who introduced a second actor
- emotional release experienced by the audience
- playwright known for strong character development
- serious type of Greek play focused on fate and downfall
- circular space where the chorus performed
- group that sang and commented on the action
- seating area of a Greek theater built into a hillside
13 Clues: used as a backdrop and changing area • playwright known for political comedy • tragedian who introduced a second actor • circular space where the chorus performed • group that sang and commented on the action • exaggerated and humorous Greek theater style • Greek god honored in early theater festivals • emotional release experienced by the audience • ...
Gods and Goddesses 2023-11-10
12 Clues: Pluto's wife • Jupiter's wife • Bacchus's wife • King of the gods • symbol for Pluto • symbol for Bacchus • symbol for Jupiter • Pluto's Greek name • Jupiter's Greek name • Bacchus's Greek name • God of the Underworld • God of celebration and wine
Apostles'Creed 2022-03-29
10 Clues: The Rock • Sacred to God • hagios (Greek) • koinonia (Greek) • ekklesia (Greek) • I believe (Latin) • Kata holos (Greek) • Anointed one (Hebrew) • sea near village of Capernaum • Written by Paul to Thessalonians
Athens vs. Sparta Crossword 2020-09-27
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- Where did the ancient Greeks meet and conduct business?
- What is the Greek word for city-state?
- Which Greek city-state created the first democracy?
- What is the name of a Greek foot soldier?
- Greece went from a _____ economy based on trade to a money economy with coins.
- What kind of government is headed by one ruler?
- An Athenian tyrant who ended debt slavery
- What is the name for a location that is apart from Greece, but kept economic ties with it?
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- What is the name of the large hill around which Greek city-states are built?
- What kind of government is run by a small group of people?
- In what form of government do people vote to make decisions?
- Who has certain rights and responsibilities to their community? (Hint! They're free adult males)
- Which city-state had a strong military, but was considered "uncultured" to the Greek world?
- An Athenian tyrant who created a strict law code
- What type of government is ruled by one very powerful person? (Hint! Sometimes we think of them as bad...)
- What area of land is nearly surrounded by water?
- What is fertile land called?
17 Clues: What is fertile land called? • What is the Greek word for city-state? • What is the name of a Greek foot soldier? • An Athenian tyrant who ended debt slavery • What kind of government is headed by one ruler? • An Athenian tyrant who created a strict law code • What area of land is nearly surrounded by water? • Which Greek city-state created the first democracy? • ...
Greek Gallery Walk Review 2022-04-21
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- Famous Greek author who wrote the Odyssey.
- A famous Greek philosopher, student of Socrates.
- The most famous and powerful Greek God.
- People from a city state who were all warriors.
- The capitol city of Greece.
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- Famous Greek warrior who died from a heel wound.
- What continent Greece is on.
- Famous Greek temple in the acropolis in Athens.
- A famous story by Homer.
- A war between Greece and Troy.
- a horse used by Greeks to invade Troy.
11 Clues: A famous story by Homer. • The capitol city of Greece. • What continent Greece is on. • A war between Greece and Troy. • a horse used by Greeks to invade Troy. • The most famous and powerful Greek God. • Famous Greek author who wrote the Odyssey. • Famous Greek temple in the acropolis in Athens. • People from a city state who were all warriors. • ...
Ancient Greece Review 2020-02-23
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- A mythical creature who is featured prominently in Ancient Greek comedies
- Ancient Greek theatre festivals began as a way to honour this god
- An ancient Greek city famed for it representative style of government
- An ancient Greek philosopher executed by the city of Athens
- This philosopher wrote the first known book of literary criticism, The Poetics
- An outdoor space where audience would gather for the theatre festival
- Aristotle's theory about how theatre should affect audience
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- The first man to step out of the Ancient Greek chorus and act out the characters
- This war was fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BCE
- We have the most surviving copies of comedies from this Ancient Greek playwright
- "people" + "government"
- This play by Aristophanes satirises the Peloponnesian War
12 Clues: "people" + "government" • This play by Aristophanes satirises the Peloponnesian War • An ancient Greek philosopher executed by the city of Athens • Aristotle's theory about how theatre should affect audience • This war was fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BCE • Ancient Greek theatre festivals began as a way to honour this god • ...
Greek Art 600 B.C.E. - 30 B.C.E. 2022-09-12
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- bowl used for mixing water & wine
- Late Greek period showing drama and movement
- The Spear Bearer
- Horizontal band of sculptures, narrative
- Creator of the Canon of Proportions
- a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.
- A column that is shaped like a female figure
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- An archaic Greek sculpture of a standing youth
- lktinos and Kallikrates architects
- rectangular cloth pinned at shoulder and drapes over body
- Triangular top of temple
- A graceful arrangement of the body based on tilted shoulders & hips and bent knees
- Winged Greek goddess
- a public plaza in a Greek city
14 Clues: The Spear Bearer • Winged Greek goddess • Triangular top of temple • a public plaza in a Greek city • bowl used for mixing water & wine • lktinos and Kallikrates architects • Creator of the Canon of Proportions • Horizontal band of sculptures, narrative • Late Greek period showing drama and movement • A column that is shaped like a female figure • ...
crossword 1 2023-01-30
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- Type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp
- A deep-water marine sponge having a cylindrical skeleton of intricate glassy latticework; found in the waters of the East Indies and the eastern coast of Asia
- By descent through the female linepolygraph A medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- (Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia
- (used of noses) turned up at the end
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- Small prostrate or ascending shrub having scarlet flowers and succulent fruit resembling cranberries; sometimes placed in genus Styphelia
- French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists and was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday (1743-1793)
- Bearded reddish sheep of southern Asia
8 Clues: (used of noses) turned up at the end • Bearded reddish sheep of southern Asia • Type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp • (Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia • ...
Great Empires 2015-11-12
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- empire lasting 539 to 330 B.C.
- a war fought between the city-states of Athens and Sparta that lasted from 431 B.C. to 404 B.C.
- laws that are written down
- stretches from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea
- a Greek lawgiver, appointed in 594 B.C., who initiated many reforms in Greek society
- a partnership among Greek city-states that was founded in order to confront the Persian military threat
- empire lasting 900 B.C. to A.D. 600
- a Greek statesman who came to power in 507 B.C. and ended the rule of the tyrants
- iron was first used as weapons
- empire lasting 1100 to 600 B.C.
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- stretches along Nile river to present day sudan
- a Spartan king known for his efforts in fighting the Persians
- the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 B.C.
- the conqueror from Macedon who reigned from 336 to 323 B.C.
- a tax or payment in goods or money
- related to the blending of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences that occurred after the conquests of Alexander the Great
16 Clues: laws that are written down • empire lasting 539 to 330 B.C. • iron was first used as weapons • empire lasting 1100 to 600 B.C. • a tax or payment in goods or money • empire lasting 900 B.C. to A.D. 600 • the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 B.C. • stretches along Nile river to present day sudan • stretches from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea • ...
Random 2021-10-25
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- queen to the olympians
- Ruler of the underworld
- the world tree
- demigod and son of zeus
- greek god of war
- Home to the dark elves
- bridge that connects to the other nine realms
- Norse goddess of death
- norse god of war
- realm of the dead
- toughest of the 12 labors of Hercules
- home to the greek gods
- name of thors weapon
- King of the greek gods
- greek god of the seas
- norse god of mischief and thors adoptive brother
- home to the light elves
- home to thor
- land of ice,mist, and cold
- mother to the titans and is mother earth
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- titan who holds the world on his shoulders
- guardian of the underworld
- dipped in the River Styx in the underworld as a baby
- realm of earth norse
- youngest son of gaia
- name of thors axe
- 7-headed monster from the sea
- Roman god of war
- pulled the sun across the sky in a chariot
- was named frigg in myth and wife to odin
- father to the olympians
- supreme trickster and the titan god of fire
- name of the gorgon
- where loki is from
- greek god of poetry and music
- Roman king of the gods
- home of the vanir sister race to the asgardians
- home to the fire giants
- father to Thor
39 Clues: home to thor • the world tree • father to Thor • Roman god of war • greek god of war • norse god of war • name of thors axe • realm of the dead • name of the gorgon • where loki is from • realm of earth norse • youngest son of gaia • name of thors weapon • greek god of the seas • queen to the olympians • Home to the dark elves • Norse goddess of death • home to the greek gods • Roman king of the gods • ...
Ancient Australia 2026-03-23
Ancient Australia 2026-03-23
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Topic 6 Ancien t Greece Lessons 1-3 2025-11-03
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- A government in which citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of the
- A Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
- "high city". In Greek, the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city's defenses were located
- Military housing
- A democracy in which people elect representatives to make the nation's
- A Greek City-State
- A Messinian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- Unjust use of power, or in Greece a government run by a strong ruler
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- Membership in a state or community that gives a person civil and political rights and obligations
- Society organized for the purpose of waging war.
- heredity class of rulers, Greek for "rule by the best people"
- Art and practice of government
- A government in which a small group of people rule
- Legal member of country or city state
- A government where citizens hold political power.
- Man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
16 Clues: Military housing • A Greek City-State • Art and practice of government • Legal member of country or city state • Society organized for the purpose of waging war. • A government where citizens hold political power. • A government in which a small group of people rule • heredity class of rulers, Greek for "rule by the best people" • ...
vocab 2022-10-06
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- Greek philosopher born in Athens
- a war by Athens and Sparta
- relating to or denoting a late Bronze Age
- home run
- a member of a Hellenic people
- Mediterranean
- conflict from Achaemenid empire
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- Greek philosopher and polymath
- a city state in ancient Greece,
- troops or police officers in formation
- Greek philosopher from Athens
- known as Alexander the Great,
- relating to or denoting a Bronze Age
- king of the ancient kingdom
- government by the whole population
- the highest class in certain societies
16 Clues: home run • Mediterranean • a war by Athens and Sparta • king of the ancient kingdom • Greek philosopher from Athens • known as Alexander the Great, • a member of a Hellenic people • Greek philosopher and polymath • a city state in ancient Greece, • conflict from Achaemenid empire • Greek philosopher born in Athens • government by the whole population • ...
The Arrow - Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-26
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- The Beatles famously took a trip in what colour submarine in 1968?
- In Greek mythology. Who was the 'God Of Music'?
- Which famous British sculpture by Anthony Gormley opened up for visitors in 1998? (5,2,3,5)
- Who famously invented the Rubik's Cube in 1974? (4,5)
- Which football player holds the record for the most individual FA Cup winners medals, with 7 seperate medals won? (6,4)
- In the Harry Potter series. What house was Harry Potter in at Hogwartz?
- Which country is known as the island of love?
- What number famously is on the Disney car Herbie? (5,5)
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- What is the capital city of Canada?
- Which American city is known as the 'Windy City'?
- Which country's flag shows an eagle with a snake, on a prickly pear cactus?
- My best friend was a chimney sweeper, I liked to fly a kite in my spare time, and i always carried some sugar in my handbag. Who am i? (4,7)
- With 56 penalties scored from 67 penalties taken. Who is the Premier Leagues all time record penalty goal scorer? (4,7)
- Ben Stokes is the current England test team captain. But who is the current England ODI and T20 captain? (5,5)
- After its reclassification in 2006. How many official planets are there in our solar system?
- Shorten this phrase to name the famous music band. Alternating Current/Direct Current?
16 Clues: What is the capital city of Canada? • Which country is known as the island of love? • In Greek mythology. Who was the 'God Of Music'? • Which American city is known as the 'Windy City'? • Who famously invented the Rubik's Cube in 1974? (4,5) • What number famously is on the Disney car Herbie? (5,5) • The Beatles famously took a trip in what colour submarine in 1968? • ...
Ancient Greek Wars 2020-09-23
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- Peasant forced to work the land in Sparta
- The final battle between Alexander and Darius III
- The battle formation used by the ancient Greek military
- Name given to the fast, maneuverable Greek warships
- Series of wars between Athens and Sparta
- The name of Alexander's famous horse
- Type of government used in Athens
- Leader of Persia at the END of the Persian Wars
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- Battle in which 300 Spartans, plus other Greeks, were able to temporarily hold off the larger Persian forces
- An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens
- This killed around 2/3 of the Athenian population in 430 BC
- A governor who ruled in the provinces of Persia
- The major Greek city that was sacked by Persia during the Persian Wars
- Father of Alexander the Great
- Leader of the Peloponnesian League
- Persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others
- Athens’ plan to invade the island of Sicily: __________ Expedition
- Secret weapon of the Indian military
18 Clues: Father of Alexander the Great • Type of government used in Athens • Leader of the Peloponnesian League • The name of Alexander's famous horse • Secret weapon of the Indian military • Series of wars between Athens and Sparta • Peasant forced to work the land in Sparta • An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens • A governor who ruled in the provinces of Persia • ...
Rome vs Greece 2022-02-11
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- Greeks was the what?
- The Scipip africanus Major invades Africa and defeats who?
- Second Punic War begins against who?
- The God of War named Mars gave birth to two sons. What's the first son's name?
- The way that Greek ate was also what?
- Fruits and nuts were also a large part of the Greek what?
- The Twelve Tables of Roman Laws are published by who or what.
- who was a gladiator, leads a rebellion of slaves.
- Greeks believed that the goddess of who
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- Ancient Rome is victorious against who. after defeating the league at the Battle of Lake Regillus.
- What was the huge part of the Greek diet?
- A Greek meal was what?
- The First Punic War begins with what?
- The ancient Greeks simply made use of the what?
- Julius Caesar is assassinated by who?
- Having a meal was not only about eating what?
- Ancient Greeks din't eat much what?
- The ancient Romans defeated who?
- We now know that the Greeks diet was very what?
- During 578 B.C.E. this period ancient Rome was ruled by Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. He built what.
20 Clues: Greeks was the what? • A Greek meal was what? • The ancient Romans defeated who? • Ancient Greeks din't eat much what? • Second Punic War begins against who? • The First Punic War begins with what? • Julius Caesar is assassinated by who? • The way that Greek ate was also what? • Greeks believed that the goddess of who • What was the huge part of the Greek diet? • ...
Mythologies 2021-01-02
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- rekgetolhymoyg
- the name of a planet and the roman god of war
- The egyptian falcon headed god his eye is a symbol of protection
- "____ is with us is a stereotypical norse battle cry
- The egyptian goddess of cats and protection
- tnpeune
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- The norse trickster god, he has had his mouth sewn shut
- The killer of Osiris and the egyptian god of chaos
- The roman queen of the underworld and goddess of springtime and flowers
- Greek King of the gods
- The norse goddesses of fate and destiny
- She is a powerful greek sorceress who lives in the underworld
- ylupmso
- The river ____ is one of the 5 rivers of the greek underworld
- _____ was the greek king of the underworld
15 Clues: ylupmso • tnpeune • rekgetolhymoyg • Greek King of the gods • The norse goddesses of fate and destiny • _____ was the greek king of the underworld • The egyptian goddess of cats and protection • the name of a planet and the roman god of war • The killer of Osiris and the egyptian god of chaos • "____ is with us is a stereotypical norse battle cry • ...
Ancient Greece - Autumn Desjarlais - Mr D. 2023-02-16
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- Form of government in which citizens hold political power
- legal member of a country or state
- Greek city-state
- ownership and control of other people as property
- hereditary class or rulers
- greek military formation of heavily armoured soldiers
- Military Housing
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- man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in sparta
- government in which people elect representatives to make nations laws
- Foreigner in a greek city-state
- Art and Practicing of Government
- Government in which a small amount of people have control
- Messenian person forced to be work as a lowly farmer
- the upper part of an ancient Greek city
- unjust use of power or in Ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler
15 Clues: Greek city-state • Military Housing • hereditary class or rulers • Foreigner in a greek city-state • Art and Practicing of Government • legal member of a country or state • the upper part of an ancient Greek city • ownership and control of other people as property • Messenian person forced to be work as a lowly farmer • ...
Viking Mythology 2021-02-22
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- fat often from a whale
- typical house of the vikings
- big island east of Iceland
- place in Africa
- Viking storyteller
- spice for food
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- people laughing at you for a mistake
- crossing strings to make cloth
- another word for Viking
- meeting of Viking community to talk about a problem or question
- loot or plunder a place of valuables
- animal that lives in cold area
12 Clues: spice for food • place in Africa • Viking storyteller • fat often from a whale • another word for Viking • big island east of Iceland • typical house of the vikings • crossing strings to make cloth • animal that lives in cold area • people laughing at you for a mistake • loot or plunder a place of valuables • meeting of Viking community to talk about a problem or question
Celtic Mythology 2017-10-31
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- / Goddess of death and war
- AD / year when most of the Britain was controlled by the Romans
- / Amount of tribes that survived to modern times
- of living / name for heaven
- Patrick / Brought Christianity to Ireland
- / second highest class in society
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- / God of life and death
- / brought back to life
- / Religious leaders
- / individual societies
- warriors / how the roman described them
- / God of the sun, war, and healing
12 Clues: / Religious leaders • / brought back to life • / individual societies • / God of life and death • / Goddess of death and war • of living / name for heaven • / second highest class in society • / God of the sun, war, and healing • warriors / how the roman described them • Patrick / Brought Christianity to Ireland • ...
Roma Mythology 2022-04-19
12 Clues: God of war • God of wine • God of the seas • Goddess of love • Messenger of gods • Goddess of Wisdom • Goddess of hunting • Goddess of Marriage • God of the Underworld • God of forgery, fire, and volcanoes • King of the Gods and God of the sky and rain • The God of the Sun, poetry, music and oracles
Delving into Derivatives 2026-05-12
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- A standardized exchange-traded contract for future buying or selling of an asset.
- The extent of fluctuation in the price of an asset over time.
- Earning risk-free profit by exploiting price differences in different markets.
- The financial asset on which a derivative contract is based.
- An option Greek measuring the rate of change of delta.
- The date on which a derivative contract ceases to exist.
- The predetermined price at which an option can be exercised.
- An option Greek showing how much an option price changes with the underlying asset price.
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- An option that gives the holder the right to sell an asset.
- The price paid to purchase an option contract.
- The reference value used to calculate payments in a derivative contract.
- A derivative agreement where two parties exchange cash flows or financial obligations.
- A customized agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date at a fixed price.
- The collateral required to enter and maintain derivative positions.
- A strategy used to reduce or offset financial risk.
- Financial contracts giving the right, but not the obligation, to trade an asset at a set price.
- An option Greek representing the impact of time decay on option value.
- An option that gives the holder the right to buy an asset.
- An option Greek indicating sensitivity to changes in market volatility.
- An option Greek measuring sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
20 Clues: The price paid to purchase an option contract. • A strategy used to reduce or offset financial risk. • An option Greek measuring the rate of change of delta. • The date on which a derivative contract ceases to exist. • An option that gives the holder the right to buy an asset. • An option that gives the holder the right to sell an asset. • ...
Ancient Greece 2026-05-27
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- The Greek god of the sea who carried a three-pronged trident.
- The large sea located south of Greece that connected them to trade.
- A two-handled ceramic jar used to store wine, oil, or grain.
- The high, fortified hill in a Greek city-state, usually topped with a temple.
- A mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man.
- The famous, columned temple built for the goddess Athena.
- The study of big questions about life, knowledge, and truth (literally "love of wisdom").
- The city-state famous for inventing democracy, art, and philosophy.
- A mythical creature that is half-man and half-horse.
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- A person who is a legal member of a city-state and has the right to vote.
- A mythical horse with wings.
- A type of government invented in Athens where citizens vote on laws.
- A traditional, loose-fitting tunic worn by ancient Greeks.
- A tight military formation where soldiers stand close together with overlapping shields.
- The bustling, open-air marketplace in the center of a Greek city.
- The ________ Games were athletic competitions held every four years to honor Zeus.
- The highest mountain in Greece, believed to be the home of the gods.
- A Greek foot soldier who carried a large round shield and a long spear.
- The city-state famous for its fierce military and tough warrior society.
- The king of the Greek gods who ruled from Mount Olympus.
20 Clues: A mythical horse with wings. • A mythical creature that is half-man and half-horse. • The king of the Greek gods who ruled from Mount Olympus. • The famous, columned temple built for the goddess Athena. • A traditional, loose-fitting tunic worn by ancient Greeks. • A two-handled ceramic jar used to store wine, oil, or grain. • ...
Vocab 2024-04-24
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- an organized system of thought, from the Greek for “love of wisdom”
- in early Greek city-states, a fortified gathering place at the top of a hill that was sometimes the site of temples and public buildings.
- authoritative, traditional; relating to the literature, art, architecture, and ideals of the ancient Greek and Roman world
- a long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer
- the school of thought developed by the philosopher Epicurus in Hellenistic Athens; it held that happiness is the chief goal in life, and the means to achieve happiness was the pursuit of pleasure
- “the rule of the few”; a form of government in which a select group of people exercises control.
- the early Greek city-state, consisting of a city or town and its surrounding countryside.
- the method of teaching used by the Greek philosopher Socrates; it employs a question-and-answer format to lead pupils to see things for themselves by using their own reason
- in early Greece, the qualities of excellence that a hero strives to win in a struggle or contest
- the school of thought developed by the teacher Zeno in Hellenistic Athens; it says that happiness can be achieved only when people gain inner peace by living in harmony with the will of God and that people should bear whatever life offers
- the period between 461 b.c. and 429 b.c. when Pericles dominated Athenian politics and Athens reached the height of its power
- an epic poem describing Odysseus adventures in his ten-year attempt to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
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- the age of Alexander the Great; period when the Greek language and ideas were carried to the non-Greek world
- in early Greek city-states, an open area that served as a gathering place and as a market.
- a system of government in which the people participate directly in government decision making through mass meetings
- in ancient Sparta, a captive person who was forced to work for the conqueror.
- moral principles; generally recognized rules of conduct
- proudly boasted that Athens had become the “school of Greece.”
- in ancient Greece, a sacred shrine where a god or goddess was said to reveal the future through a priest or priestess
- A Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy
- which were presented in a trilogy—a set of three plays—built around a common theme
- to protect against ambitious politicians
- to discuss by considering opposing viewpoints
- a form of drama that portrays a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force and having a protagonist who is brought to ruin or extreme sorrow, especially as a result of a fatal flaw
- a plan or method
- a wall of shields created by foot soldiers marching shoulder to shoulder in a rectangular formation.
26 Clues: a plan or method • to protect against ambitious politicians • to discuss by considering opposing viewpoints • A Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy • moral principles; generally recognized rules of conduct • proudly boasted that Athens had become the “school of Greece.” • an organized system of thought, from the Greek for “love of wisdom” • ...
Ancient Greece vs, Ancient Rome 2021-02-11
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- An Oligarchy is ruled by a
- the great Instead of having different parts of a government like Rome, Greece was only a country for the time ruled
- For both the Romans and Greeks, music was a very part of life
- While Romans just thought of dance as a form of entertainment, the Greeks believed that dance was one of the most parts of life
- While the Romans were a Republic, the Greeks were a
- dogs were the most pet in Ancient Greece
- Nobody knows what Greek sounded like because it was never actually recorded
- Greeks settled their buildings by the Sea
- Greeks believed was very important to keep
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- Roman were usually condemned criminals who were made to fight against each other
- Augustus was the emperor of the Roman Empire
- Instead of the Greeks having to be 15 to marry, like Romans, Greek girls instead, had to be
- In Greece, women could buy but not their property
- Both of the Romans and Greek focused on their art on their important figures
- Ancient Greek philosophers were considered to have a lot of
- Roman women had almost equal rights to men, but married Greek women were by their husbands
- In Greece, women were not allowed to be
- Romans used Roman to write different numbers
- Games were a part of Ancient Roman times
19 Clues: An Oligarchy is ruled by a • In Greece, women were not allowed to be • dogs were the most pet in Ancient Greece • Games were a part of Ancient Roman times • Greeks settled their buildings by the Sea • Greeks believed was very important to keep • Augustus was the emperor of the Roman Empire • Romans used Roman to write different numbers • ...
Chase 4Pd 2026-01-09
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- Greek physician and philosopher who is often called the "father of clinical medicine and surgery"
- the vase features highly details paintings of Greek athletes
- he believed that people must never stop looking for knowledge
- an ancient Greek religious sanctuary on Mount Parnassus
- taught about mathematics and astronomy
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- ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, astronomer, engineer, and inventor
- was a student of Socrates
- Greek painted is also admired for its realism and detail
- prominent Greek mathematician and logician, often called the "father of geometry"
- ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare and handicrafts
10 Clues: was a student of Socrates • taught about mathematics and astronomy • an ancient Greek religious sanctuary on Mount Parnassus • Greek painted is also admired for its realism and detail • ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare and handicrafts • the vase features highly details paintings of Greek athletes • ...
learning contract 4 2026-01-21
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- A person who seeks wisdom and knowledge through rational inquiry (e.g., Socrates, Plato).
- A rival alliance of city-states led by Sparta.
- The blend of Greek, Middle Eastern, and other cultures after Alexander's conquests.
- A dense, rectangular military formation of Greek soldiers with spears and shields.
- A powerful Greek city-state known for democracy and naval strength. Monarchy: Government ruled by a single person (king/queen), typically inherited power.
- An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens for defense against Persia.
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- Government ruled by a small class of wealthy, noble families.
- A large peninsula in Southeast Europe where Greece is located. Barter Economy: Trading goods and services directly without using money. Money Economy: An economic system using currency as a medium of exchange.
- Government in which power is held by the people (rule by citizens). Oligarchy: A government where a small group of people holds power.
- A period of immense cultural and economic flourishing in Athens (c. 460–429 BCE).
- The main temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
- An independent, self-governing Greek city-state.
- Land surrounded by water on three sides.
- war A war fought between citizens of the same country or state.
- A single ruler who seized power illegally in ancient Greece.
- A kingdom north of Greece that conquered the Greek city-states under Alexander the Great.
16 Clues: Land surrounded by water on three sides. • A rival alliance of city-states led by Sparta. • An independent, self-governing Greek city-state. • A single ruler who seized power illegally in ancient Greece. • Government ruled by a small class of wealthy, noble families. • war A war fought between citizens of the same country or state. • ...
Unit 1- Nicholas Garcia 2023-10-13
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- revelation The communication if truth and knowledgeable from God to his children
- means anointed one in Greek.
- God became human flesh
- the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the hebrew bible. Anointed one
- Greek word meaning Lord or master,
- son of god 100% divine 100% human, god saves.
- scripture Bible
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- the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church, especially as exercised by bishops or the pope.
- Divine guidance or inspiration, discovery of knowledge
- the agreement which brings a commitment between God and his people.
- means master or lord, my lord,, Hebrew
- Greek for students. Follows Christ
- Christian reflection, teaching and doctrine concerning Jesus of Nazareth. The study of who Jesus is through his titles.
- belief or opinion that disagrees with the catholic teachings or beliefs
- A person who redeems something, Christ
- Sacraments
- good news in Greek. Christ has risen
- a major crime against the power of the state
18 Clues: Sacraments • scripture Bible • God became human flesh • means anointed one in Greek. • Greek for students. Follows Christ • Greek word meaning Lord or master, • good news in Greek. Christ has risen • means master or lord, my lord,, Hebrew • A person who redeems something, Christ • a major crime against the power of the state • son of god 100% divine 100% human, god saves. • ...
Greek mathematics 2022-05-12
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- period of Greek mathematics spanning from 300BC-300AD
- Greek translation of 5
- Greek numerical system
- Greek translation of 100
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- period of Greek mathematics spanning from 600-300BC
- invented algorithm to find out GCD
- name of mathematical text Euclid created in Greek history
- Greek translation of 10
- made the formula a2+b2=c2
9 Clues: Greek translation of 5 • Greek numerical system • Greek translation of 10 • Greek translation of 100 • made the formula a2+b2=c2 • invented algorithm to find out GCD • period of Greek mathematics spanning from 600-300BC • period of Greek mathematics spanning from 300BC-300AD • name of mathematical text Euclid created in Greek history
Ancient Greece - Juliet Pagel 2023-02-16
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- Legal member of a country or city state
- Greek military formation of heavy armed foot soldiers
- Ownership and control of other people as property
- Art and practice of government
- Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Spart
- Military housing
- Foreigner in a Greek city state, often a merchant or artisan
- Government in which a small group of people rule
- Member in a state or community which gives a person civil and political rights and obligations
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- Unjust use of power
- Greek city state
- Hereditary class of rulers
- Man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- Upper part of a ancient Greek city
- Form of government in which citizens hold political power
15 Clues: Greek city state • Military housing • Unjust use of power • Hereditary class of rulers • Art and practice of government • Upper part of a ancient Greek city • Legal member of a country or city state • Government in which a small group of people rule • Ownership and control of other people as property • Greek military formation of heavy armed foot soldiers • ...
culture significance 2026-03-27
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- The Greek word for a city-state
- This philosopher taught by asking many questions
- He was a student of Socrates
- Greek thinkers used this to understand life using logic
- A famous Greek product used in trade and cooking
- Greeks traded across this large sea
- These games honored Zeus
- This god ruled the sea and earthquakes
- The king of the Greek gods controlled thunder
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- Athens was known for this type of government
- This philosopher believed Earth was the center of the universe
- Her story explained why seasons change
- The Olympic Games began as this type of religious celebration
- This was the main port of Athens
- This public place was used for meetings and markets
15 Clues: These games honored Zeus • He was a student of Socrates • The Greek word for a city-state • This was the main port of Athens • Greeks traded across this large sea • Her story explained why seasons change • This god ruled the sea and earthquakes • Athens was known for this type of government • The king of the Greek gods controlled thunder • ...
Ancient.1 2025-10-15
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- A structure that carried water to a city from the neighbouring hills in the Roman Empire.
- 'Citadel' in Greek, the central part of several Greek poleis; a fortress on a hilltop.
- The Greek for 'general'. Military and political leaders in ancient Athens.
- The Greek for 'common people'. The word 'democracy' comes from it.
- The peninsula in Central Greece around the city of Athens.
- Meaning 'leader' in Greek. 9 such leaders were elected every year, each with a specific 'portfolio'.
- The Greek word for 'council'. The Council of the 500 was one of the leading bodies in ancient Athens.
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- Another word for immigrants in ancient Athens.
- The most famous statesman in Ancient Athens. His leadership marked the heyday of democracy in Athens in the 5th century BC.
- This famous ancient European city was allegedly founded in 753 BC.
- The word for 'common people' in ancient Rome.
- A special voting when the "winner" had to leave Athens for 10 years (in order to prevent the development of tyranny).
- The most important decisions in democratic Athens were made in this body.
- The largest amphitheatre in Rome.
14 Clues: The largest amphitheatre in Rome. • The word for 'common people' in ancient Rome. • Another word for immigrants in ancient Athens. • The peninsula in Central Greece around the city of Athens. • This famous ancient European city was allegedly founded in 753 BC. • The Greek for 'common people'. The word 'democracy' comes from it. • ...
Ancient Greece 2025-09-29
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- Athneian leader who urged the building of a strong navy after Marathon
- Empire stretching from Asia Minor to the border of India, led by Darius I and Xerxes I
- Persian King who launched the first invasion of Greece in 490 BCE
- Persian King who led the second, larger invasion of Greece in 480 BCE
- Site of the 490 BC Battle where Greeks defeated the Persians
- sea controlled by the Greeks after victories in the Persian Wars
- Spartan King who led the defense at Thermopylae
- Land - based alliance led by Sparta opposing Athenian dominance
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- Mountain pass defended by 300 Spartans against the Persians
- Legendary Athenian runner who inspired the modern marathon after the Battle of Marathon
- Naval battle where the Greek fleet destroyed much of the Persian navy
- Wealthiest Greek city - state around 500 BC that helped Ionia rebel
- Battle in 479 BCE where Greeks defeated the Persian army for good
- Region in Asia Minor where Greek city - states rebelled against Persian Rule
- Naval Alliance led by Athens to continue fighting Persia and protect Greek city - states
- The Spartan religious festival during which Sparta declined to help Athens before the Battle of Marathon
- Type of Athenian warship used to defeat the Persian navy at Salamis
- Greek military formation used effectively at Marathon
18 Clues: Spartan King who led the defense at Thermopylae • Greek military formation used effectively at Marathon • Mountain pass defended by 300 Spartans against the Persians • Site of the 490 BC Battle where Greeks defeated the Persians • Land - based alliance led by Sparta opposing Athenian dominance • sea controlled by the Greeks after victories in the Persian Wars • ...
Divided Attention Experiment 2025-10-23
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- Morning beverage
- Fresh water lobster
- Greek stone fruit
- Greek God of the sun
- Hunger Games' 3rd book
- Solar systems 4th planet
- IT - "Information ____"
- Nintendo racing game
- Largest mammals
- 29th periodic element
- Red Muppet character
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- Woodwind instrument
- Study of X-rays
- Private educator
- Flightless bird
- Ghost synonym
- "Shape of You" singer
- Submarines locator
- Sweden's capital
19 Clues: Ghost synonym • Study of X-rays • Flightless bird • Largest mammals • Morning beverage • Private educator • Sweden's capital • Greek stone fruit • Submarines locator • Woodwind instrument • Fresh water lobster • Greek God of the sun • Nintendo racing game • Red Muppet character • "Shape of You" singer • 29th periodic element • Hunger Games' 3rd book • IT - "Information ____" • Solar systems 4th planet
Divided Attention Experiment 2025-10-23
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- IT - "Information ____"
- Solar systems 4th planet
- Submarines locator
- 29th periodic element
- Morning beverage
- Study of X-rays
- Greek stone fruit
- Nintendo racing game
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- Sweden's capital
- Woodwind instrument
- Largest mammals
- Ghost synonym
- "Shape of You" singer
- Red Muppet character
- Flightless bird
- Greek God of the sun
- Fresh water lobster
- Hunger Games' 3rd book
- Private educator
19 Clues: Ghost synonym • Largest mammals • Flightless bird • Study of X-rays • Sweden's capital • Morning beverage • Private educator • Greek stone fruit • Submarines locator • Woodwind instrument • Fresh water lobster • Red Muppet character • Greek God of the sun • Nintendo racing game • "Shape of You" singer • 29th periodic element • Hunger Games' 3rd book • IT - "Information ____" • Solar systems 4th planet
WHO AM I? 2016-01-18
10 Clues: God of the sun • God of war (Norse) • Messenger of Zeus (Roman) • God of the sea (Greek name) • Ruler of heaven (Roman name) • Queen of heaven (Greek name) • Goddess of wisdom (Roman name) • God of underworld (Greek name) • Goddess of the moon (Greek name) • Goddess of love and beauty (Greek name)
Iwrbs 2024-12-11
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- Japanese Shinto shrine.
- practice cultivating inner energy.
- beings worshipped.
- Daoist text exploring reality.
- is the first emperor of shintoism
- rituals water
- festival honoring Kami.
- WEI
- representing harmony and balance.
- emphasizing empathy and kindness.
- rituals salt
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- surviving Shinto scripture.
- and harmony concept.
- Daoist philosopher.
- emphasizing harmony with natural forces.
- Chinese philosopher who founded Daoism.
- sun goddess.
- priest.
- evergreen tree.
- spiritual transformation practice.
- of the Heavens in Daoist mythology.
- TE CHING
- TENO
23 Clues: WEI • TENO • priest. • TE CHING • sun goddess. • rituals salt • rituals water • evergreen tree. • beings worshipped. • Daoist philosopher. • and harmony concept. • Japanese Shinto shrine. • festival honoring Kami. • surviving Shinto scripture. • Daoist text exploring reality. • is the first emperor of shintoism • representing harmony and balance. • emphasizing empathy and kindness. • ...
Iwrbs 2024-12-11
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- Japanese Shinto shrine.
- practice cultivating inner energy.
- beings worshipped.
- Daoist text exploring reality.
- is the first emperor of shintoism
- rituals water
- festival honoring Kami.
- WEI
- representing harmony and balance.
- emphasizing empathy and kindness.
- rituals salt
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- surviving Shinto scripture.
- and harmony concept.
- Daoist philosopher.
- emphasizing harmony with natural forces.
- Chinese philosopher who founded Daoism.
- sun goddess.
- priest.
- evergreen tree.
- spiritual transformation practice.
- of the Heavens in Daoist mythology.
- TE CHING
- TENO
23 Clues: WEI • TENO • priest. • TE CHING • sun goddess. • rituals salt • rituals water • evergreen tree. • beings worshipped. • Daoist philosopher. • and harmony concept. • Japanese Shinto shrine. • festival honoring Kami. • surviving Shinto scripture. • Daoist text exploring reality. • is the first emperor of shintoism • representing harmony and balance. • emphasizing empathy and kindness. • ...
Gracie Claim to Fame Crossword 2024-07-31
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- House The official residence and workplace of the president of United States.
- In Greek Mythology, she was the first woman created by the gods, known for opening a box that released all the worlds evils. It’s also the name of a popular music streaming service.
- To divide or break into parts; also a term used for a disagreement or separation
- A male sovereign or monarch, the highest-ranking authority in a kingdom
- A naturally occurring solid mineral or mineral-like matter; also a genre of music characterized by electric guitars and strong rhythms.
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- A major city in Dallas known for its cultural landmarks including the cowboys NFL team.
- A Collection of written or printed pages bound together, often used for reading or reference.
- A female child in relation to her parents; the counterpart to a son.
8 Clues: A female child in relation to her parents; the counterpart to a son. • A male sovereign or monarch, the highest-ranking authority in a kingdom • House The official residence and workplace of the president of United States. • To divide or break into parts; also a term used for a disagreement or separation • ...
Great Empires 2015-11-12
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- the conqueror from Macedon who reigned from 336 to 323 B.C.
- the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 B.C.
- stretches along Nile river to present day sudan
- a partnership among Greek city-states that was founded in order to confront the Persian military threat
- empire lasting 539 to 330 B.C.
- a Spartan king known for his efforts in fighting the Persians
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- empire lasting 1100 to 600 B.C.
- a war fought between the city-states of Athens and Sparta that lasted from 431 B.C. to 404 B.C.
- a tax or payment in goods or money
- a Greek statesman who came to power in 507 B.C. and ended the rule of the tyrants
- a Greek lawgiver, appointed in 594 B.C., who initiated many reforms in Greek society
- related to the blending of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences that occurred after the conquests of Alexander the Great
- laws that are written down
- iron was first used as weapons
- stretches from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea
- empire lasting 900 B.C. to A.D. 600
16 Clues: laws that are written down • iron was first used as weapons • empire lasting 539 to 330 B.C. • empire lasting 1100 to 600 B.C. • a tax or payment in goods or money • empire lasting 900 B.C. to A.D. 600 • the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 B.C. • stretches along Nile river to present day sudan • stretches from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea • ...
Ancient Rome and Greece 2023-12-11
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- Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great
- Greek goddess is associated with wisdom, warfare, and civilization
- known for its impressive network of roads and infrastructure
- elected officials in Ancient Rome
- direct democracy
- and Remus raised by wolves
- Greek philosopher is best known for his dialogues and "Socratic Method"
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- Society with militaristic approach in Greece
- king of the gods in Rome
- common people in Ancient Rome
- Greek historian wrote the "Histories"
- wrote the epic poem "The Iliad"
- King of the gods in Greece
13 Clues: direct democracy • king of the gods in Rome • King of the gods in Greece • common people in Ancient Rome • and Remus raised by wolves • wrote the epic poem "The Iliad" • elected officials in Ancient Rome • Greek historian wrote the "Histories" • Society with militaristic approach in Greece • Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great • ...
Mr Powell's Challenge Crossword 2024-09-12
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- letter in the Greek alphabet
- interesting hairstyle
- writing something down in school
- month and a name
- what we do on Thursday afternoon
- when someone predicts the future using stars
- teacher's computer
- second letter of the greek alphabet
- when someone is older
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- either cold or warm
- tool used to look into space
- state in America
- first letter of the greek alphabet
- when something is unbalanced
14 Clues: state in America • month and a name • teacher's computer • either cold or warm • interesting hairstyle • when someone is older • letter in the Greek alphabet • tool used to look into space • when something is unbalanced • writing something down in school • what we do on Thursday afternoon • first letter of the greek alphabet • second letter of the greek alphabet • ...
The Iliad 2025-03-06
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- King of Mycenae, commander of the greeks
- The cause of the Trojan war
- Goddess of love
- greatest Greek hero
- Trojan hero that kills Patroclus
- Achilles friend
- Greek hero, begs Achilles to help with the war
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- Goddess of War
- Name of the people of Troy
- Helen's ex-husband
- God of Olympus
- Stole Helen from Greece and started the war
- Zeus's wife
- The second greatest Greek Hero
14 Clues: Zeus's wife • Goddess of War • God of Olympus • Goddess of love • Achilles friend • Helen's ex-husband • greatest Greek hero • Name of the people of Troy • The cause of the Trojan war • The second greatest Greek Hero • Trojan hero that kills Patroclus • King of Mycenae, commander of the greeks • Stole Helen from Greece and started the war • Greek hero, begs Achilles to help with the war
Ancient Greece Crossword #1 2019-02-27
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- a fast spreading deadly disease
- a greek outdoor market
- the war that is considered to be a myth
- government run by the people
- a person who studies truth and knowledge
- city-state the was strictly military
- a very harsh or cruel ruler
- god of the sky
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- god of the underworld
- King of Macedonia
- greek word for city-state
- government run by wealthy people
- a greek fortress of a city normally built on a high hill
- hired soldier
- form of democracy Athens had
- wife of Zeus
16 Clues: wife of Zeus • hired soldier • god of the sky • King of Macedonia • god of the underworld • a greek outdoor market • greek word for city-state • a very harsh or cruel ruler • government run by the people • form of democracy Athens had • a fast spreading deadly disease • government run by wealthy people • city-state the was strictly military • the war that is considered to be a myth • ...
Egypt & Greece 2016-11-29
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- Big body of water that borders Egypt
- King of Egypt
- Jewish escape from Egypt
- Sea that borders Greece
- Really old (like during Greek & Roman times or older)
- Egyptian sun god
- Worship many gods
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- Having no freedom and being owned by another person
- First democracy
- Tomb of Pharoah
- A long box in which a dead person is buried
- To put a dead body into the ground
- Where Greek gods live
- Athletic competition between nations of world
- Greek city state famous for their warriors
- Main river in Egypt
16 Clues: King of Egypt • First democracy • Tomb of Pharoah • Egyptian sun god • Worship many gods • Main river in Egypt • Where Greek gods live • Sea that borders Greece • Jewish escape from Egypt • To put a dead body into the ground • Big body of water that borders Egypt • Greek city state famous for their warriors • A long box in which a dead person is buried • ...
Golden Age Crossword 2024-01-19
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- historian who tried recording events
- philosopher who wrote about governments
- doctor that promised to do no harm
- mathematician who calculated right triangles
- greek column that is "fancy"
- female midwife and first female doctor
- philosopher who encouraged questions
- blind poet who wrote epic poems
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- greek column that is "simple"
- female speech writer and teacher
- a famous temple to Athena
- political leader of Athens
- architect who designed the Parthenon
- philosopher who also studied biology
- greek column that looks like "eyes"
- female Spartan advisor
16 Clues: female Spartan advisor • a famous temple to Athena • political leader of Athens • greek column that is "fancy" • greek column that is "simple" • blind poet who wrote epic poems • female speech writer and teacher • doctor that promised to do no harm • greek column that looks like "eyes" • historian who tried recording events • architect who designed the Parthenon • ...
Oedipus the King and Greek Plays 2024-05-09
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- Author of "Oedipus the King"
- Blind prophet in "Oedipus the King"
- Counterargument to the strophe
- When the Chorus expresses an initial position on what's happening in the play
- Oedipus' biological father (whom he murdered)
- Oedipus accuses this character of plotting against him
- King of Thebes
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- Group of actors in a Greek play that perform songs and provide background information and commentary
- Oedipus' mother/wife
- Leader of a Greek play
- What a scene is called in a Greek play
- Songs performed by the Chorus at the end of each scene
- Greek monster that was terrorizing Thebes before Oedipus defeated it
- Where the play is set
14 Clues: King of Thebes • Oedipus' mother/wife • Where the play is set • Leader of a Greek play • Author of "Oedipus the King" • Counterargument to the strophe • Blind prophet in "Oedipus the King" • What a scene is called in a Greek play • Oedipus' biological father (whom he murdered) • Songs performed by the Chorus at the end of each scene • ...
ethics 2025-02-06
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- The disposition to do what is supposed to be done, no matter how unprecedented the circumstances, no matter how unique the situation
- Described by Yves Simon as both a qualitative and existential disposition
- The general Greek worldview
- (Greek term) The end-goal of man
- (Greek term) Reason or principle, speech or idea conveyed by speech
- The mean between the extremes of cowardice and foolhardiness
- The mean between the extremes of stinginess and extravagance
- (Greek term) Excellence
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- The moral virtue in relation to “another one” (either individual or social)
- (Plural form) Result from a poor resolution of the conflict that normally exists between our senses and our reason
- (Plural form)Beings capable only of nutrition, growth, and reproduction
- The control of the drive toward the pleasurable (and away from the unpleasant)
- A rational and political animal
- The virtue essential to friendship; friends stand by one another even when others would turn away
- (Greek term) End-goal
15 Clues: (Greek term) End-goal • (Greek term) Excellence • The general Greek worldview • A rational and political animal • (Greek term) The end-goal of man • The mean between the extremes of cowardice and foolhardiness • The mean between the extremes of stinginess and extravagance • (Greek term) Reason or principle, speech or idea conveyed by speech • ...
Nature Explorer 2024-06-23
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- Don't touch
- Related to pigeons
- Local crop
- Lake activity
- Night pollinators
- Evening insect
- Picnic crashers
- Collection of lakes in NY
- Wind, hydro, geothermal, _____.
- Pickable
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- Largest ocean
- Fireflies
- Animal representation of man in Indigenous mythology
- NY's most widespread habitat
- What do we check for after playing in long grass
- Local snake
- seasonal allergies
- Syrup we get from trees
- Scientific name for wolves
19 Clues: Pickable • Fireflies • Local crop • Don't touch • Local snake • Largest ocean • Lake activity • Evening insect • Picnic crashers • Night pollinators • Related to pigeons • seasonal allergies • Syrup we get from trees • Collection of lakes in NY • Scientific name for wolves • NY's most widespread habitat • Wind, hydro, geothermal, _____. • What do we check for after playing in long grass • ...
Sort 29 2022-02-23
Countries in the World 2023-11-30
12 Clues: Big wall • Mythology • Maple syrup • Carobydrates • Also an animal • Accents and tea • Land of the free • Ikea and meatballs • Kangaroos and spiders • Croissants and baguettes • Largest country in the world • Beautiful scenery and very expensive
dana is the coolest/ there may be more then one word per line. 2012-11-28
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- an alliance with Corinth, Megara, and other cities in the peoloponnesus
- repealed harsh dracos laws
- the chief and father of the greek gods
- period between the olympic games
- bad one word rule
- first tyrant of athens
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- every offense was punishable by death
- organized league of greek city states
- determined to conquer greece
- slaves
- a high code of ethics
- ruled by the few rich
- rule by the best
- rule by one, called king
- influenced greek thinking with the iliad and odysey
15 Clues: slaves • rule by the best • bad one word rule • a high code of ethics • ruled by the few rich • first tyrant of athens • rule by one, called king • repealed harsh dracos laws • determined to conquer greece • period between the olympic games • every offense was punishable by death • organized league of greek city states • the chief and father of the greek gods • ...
The blood of Olympus 2020-12-03
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- Roman peace of clothing
- The main charter of the book
- The roman demi god camp
- Percy's girlfrend
- The biggest ocean in the world
- The romans most famous god and is the war god
- half man half god
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- the roman good of boundaries
- the greek demi god camp
- The greek god of the sea
- The roman god of the sky and thunder
- Percy's roman cousin
- the roman authority
- The land beyond the god's
- magical greek sword
15 Clues: Percy's girlfrend • half man half god • the roman authority • magical greek sword • Percy's roman cousin • Roman peace of clothing • the greek demi god camp • The roman demi god camp • The greek god of the sea • The land beyond the god's • the roman good of boundaries • The main charter of the book • The biggest ocean in the world • The roman god of the sky and thunder • ...
Greece 2019-05-06
Across
- / A sauce made out of strained yogurt, cucumbers and garlic
- / popular greek dessert which has a flaky crust
- / Fried balls of dough drenched in honey with cinnamon
- / gluten free cookie containing almonds
- / Spinach pie
- / Giant baked beans
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- / An eggplant dip
- / Grilled lamb chops
- / Greek Coffee
- / Stuffed grape leaves
- / Traditional Greek salad
- / A sweet, egg-enriched bread served at Christmas and Easter
- / stuffed tomatoes with vibrant color
- / ice cream
- / A dish of meat roasted - Often served in a sandwich
15 Clues: / ice cream • / Spinach pie • / Greek Coffee • / An eggplant dip • / Giant baked beans • / Grilled lamb chops • / Stuffed grape leaves • / Traditional Greek salad • / stuffed tomatoes with vibrant color • / gluten free cookie containing almonds • / popular greek dessert which has a flaky crust • / Fried balls of dough drenched in honey with cinnamon • ...
HR - Unit 2 Review 2023-02-13
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- people who conquered ancient greek
- God of gods
- name of a slave from sparta
- Writer of the Iliad and Odyssey
- battle that inspired the 26.2 mile run
- creator of the socratic method
- mountain where the gods live
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- training all spartan boys went through
- unbeatable formation of spartan warriors
- a form of government where everyone has a voice
- City state with the fiercest warriors
- greek like, relating to greek culture
- inventor of the academy
- slayer of the minotaur
- Goddess of wisdom
15 Clues: God of gods • Goddess of wisdom • slayer of the minotaur • inventor of the academy • name of a slave from sparta • mountain where the gods live • creator of the socratic method • Writer of the Iliad and Odyssey • people who conquered ancient greek • City state with the fiercest warriors • greek like, relating to greek culture • training all spartan boys went through • ...
November Words 2024-11-19
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- fake name
- doing one thing over and over
- the study of ancient stories from other cultures
- fake
- around
- in order of time
- name
- one
- feeling unmotivated
- substances that break down
- a supporter
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- being allowed to do things yourself
- belief in many religions
- study of the mind
- to travel around
- study of
- disease
- a story about someone's life
- rule by a king or queen
19 Clues: one • fake • name • around • disease • study of • fake name • a supporter • to travel around • in order of time • study of the mind • feeling unmotivated • rule by a king or queen • belief in many religions • substances that break down • a story about someone's life • doing one thing over and over • being allowed to do things yourself • the study of ancient stories from other cultures
Greek Mythology - Lesson 23 - Jason and the Golden Fleece 2024-03-21
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- site of clashing rocks; now called the Dardanelles; an important waterway and border between Europe and Asia
- not friendly to guests or new arrivals
- burning
- pretend
- young sorceress; Aeetes daughter
- enchanting birds with women's heads
- led the Argonauts on a quest for the Golden Fleece
- Jason's uncle; king of Iolcus
- King of Colchis, land of the Golden Fleece
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- words chanted in magic spells or rites
- coat of wool
- dangerous sorceress; turned men into animals
- disgusting birds with women's heads
- Jason's ship
- the steering gear of a ship
- forward part of a ship
- to prepare by mixing ingredients
- to beg
- winged sons of the North Wind (Hint: Use the word 'and' in your answer.)
- heroes who sailed with Jason on the Argo
- a medicinal ointment for healing
21 Clues: to beg • burning • pretend • coat of wool • Jason's ship • forward part of a ship • the steering gear of a ship • Jason's uncle; king of Iolcus • young sorceress; Aeetes daughter • to prepare by mixing ingredients • a medicinal ointment for healing • disgusting birds with women's heads • enchanting birds with women's heads • words chanted in magic spells or rites • ...
Chapter 1-THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE 2026-04-16
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- A Greek scientist who studied the human body and started the idea that humans started in the sea
- A Greek scientist who studied the sky and tried to explain the planets and stars
- A Greek scientist who proposed that all matter is composed of atoms
- Needs an “IF” and “THEN” statement
- A Greek scientist who came up with a good analogy for atoms
- The Latin word for question
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- A Greek scientist who started the thinking of atoms
- An Egyptian who studied medical procedures
- A ancient form of paper, made from a plant of the same name
- The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation in order to formulate general laws
- A Greek scientist who was one of the first to attempt a complete description of the planets and stars but they put Earth at the center
- A Greek scientist who forwarded science using mathematics and is on the Fields Medal with the inscription “Rise above oneself and grasp the world”
12 Clues: The Latin word for question • Needs an “IF” and “THEN” statement • An Egyptian who studied medical procedures • A Greek scientist who started the thinking of atoms • A ancient form of paper, made from a plant of the same name • A Greek scientist who came up with a good analogy for atoms • A Greek scientist who proposed that all matter is composed of atoms • ...
Will's Mythology Puzzle 2012-10-13
Across
- the messenger god
- tried to drive the sun chariot across the sky
- gave Theseus advice
- also known as greed
- ugly god that was thrown off of Olympus
- beat Turnus and started the state of Rome
- ruler of the underworld
- Hera curses her and she repeats the last words of what someone says
- would not return from any voyage on a boat
- goddess of the cornfield, mistress of planting and harvesting
Down
- could turn anything into gold
- killed Medusa
- gave man fire without the gods permission
- killed many people in his fits of rage
- a giant Cyclops
- the Odyssey is the story of ------- return home
- queen of the underworld and goddess of flowers
- huntress goddess of the silver bow
- goddess of war strategy
19 Clues: killed Medusa • a giant Cyclops • the messenger god • gave Theseus advice • also known as greed • goddess of war strategy • ruler of the underworld • could turn anything into gold • huntress goddess of the silver bow • killed many people in his fits of rage • ugly god that was thrown off of Olympus • gave man fire without the gods permission • ...
Mythology Part One 2012-12-03
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- Mother Earth, Mother of the Titans
- Goddess of Victory
- God of Smiths and Fire
- Titan who overthrew Uranus
- Goddess of Wisdom
- God of War
- Turned into a cow, guarded by Argus
- First wife of Zeus, Goddess of Prudence
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- Queen of Olympus, Second Wife of Zeus
- Goddess of the Hunt
- The Seas, Second husband of Gaea
- Lord of the Sea
- Goddess of Love and Beauty
- The Sky, Father of the Titans
- Hera's Guard, had 100 eyes
- God of Shepherds, Travelers, Merchants, and Thieves
- God of Music, Light, and Reason
- Goddess of Discord
- King of the Gods, Husband of Hera
19 Clues: God of War • Lord of the Sea • Goddess of Wisdom • Goddess of Victory • Goddess of Discord • Goddess of the Hunt • God of Smiths and Fire • Goddess of Love and Beauty • Hera's Guard, had 100 eyes • Titan who overthrew Uranus • The Sky, Father of the Titans • God of Music, Light, and Reason • The Seas, Second husband of Gaea • King of the Gods, Husband of Hera • ...
Norse Mythology Crossword 2024-11-11
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- Loki's archetype
- The first of the gods
- Another name for the Jötnar
- The first man
- Chief of the Aesir gods
- The afterlife of warriors
- God of foresight and protection
- The giant wolf
- The cow created by fire and ice
- The god of motherhood
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- The snake coiled around the earth
- Odin's informants
- Who guards the rainbow bridge of Bifröst
- The Home of Fire
- The Home of Ice
- Realm of the gods
- Thor's Hammer
- The Gaping Abyss
- God of thunder
- The first woman
20 Clues: The first man • Thor's Hammer • God of thunder • The giant wolf • The Home of Ice • The first woman • The Home of Fire • Loki's archetype • The Gaping Abyss • Odin's informants • Realm of the gods • The first of the gods • The god of motherhood • Chief of the Aesir gods • The afterlife of warriors • Another name for the Jötnar • God of foresight and protection • The cow created by fire and ice • ...
Words trede 26 2021-03-04
Across
- overcome
- interrupt
- community
- supernatural
- review
- generation
- fictional
- quarrel
- sacred
- ancestors
- continent
- slang
- perform
- tribe
- qualities
- oud ancient
- restrain
- inhabit
- inhabitant
- mythology
- symbolism
- distinctive
- region
- pass down
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- main character
- folktale
- primitive
- legend
- traditionally
- preserve
- custom
- intricate
- ordinary
- repel
- creation
- myth
- rehearse
- hero
- ceremony
- influence
- challenge
- demigod
42 Clues: myth • hero • slang • repel • tribe • legend • review • custom • sacred • region • quarrel • perform • inhabit • demigod • overcome • folktale • preserve • ordinary • creation • rehearse • ceremony • restrain • primitive • interrupt • community • fictional • intricate • ancestors • continent • qualities • mythology • symbolism • influence • challenge • pass down • generation • inhabitant • oud ancient • distinctive • supernatural • traditionally • main character
Genres in Fiction 2022-06-10
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- tale A Million Fish…More or Less
- Lost in the Funhouse
- Stillhouse Lake
- The Iliad
- Alice in Wonderland
- The Book of Disquiet
- Gone Girl
- fiction The Maze Runner
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- Celtic Tales
- fiction Girl with a Pearl Earring
- Daddy’s Girl
- The Merchant of Venice
- tale Cinderella
- The Da Vinci Code
- Black Forest
- Turma da Mônica Jovem
- Robin Hood
- The Fox and the Grapes
- fiction 1984
- novel Coraline
20 Clues: The Iliad • Gone Girl • Robin Hood • Celtic Tales • Daddy’s Girl • Black Forest • fiction 1984 • novel Coraline • tale Cinderella • Stillhouse Lake • The Da Vinci Code • Alice in Wonderland • Lost in the Funhouse • The Book of Disquiet • Turma da Mônica Jovem • The Merchant of Venice • The Fox and the Grapes • fiction The Maze Runner • tale A Million Fish…More or Less • fiction Girl with a Pearl Earring
Ireland 2026-03-25
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- porter
- le fait de jouer
- : le fait de raconter des histoires
- après
- filet
- avant
- terrain
- ...1921
- siècle
- frapper
- pays
- bouger
- le chant
- la langue irlandaise en irlandais
- crosse
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- la danse
- barre transversale
- joueur
- indépendance
- la balle ( en irlandais)
- mythologie
- aujourd'hui
- donner un coup de pied
- rebondir
- des héros
- maintenant
- marquer
- légende
- terrain de jeu(playing...)
- match
30 Clues: pays • après • filet • avant • match • porter • joueur • siècle • bouger • crosse • terrain • ...1921 • frapper • marquer • légende • la danse • rebondir • le chant • des héros • mythologie • maintenant • aujourd'hui • indépendance • le fait de jouer • barre transversale • donner un coup de pied • la balle ( en irlandais) • terrain de jeu(playing...) • la langue irlandaise en irlandais • : le fait de raconter des histoires
Chapter 7 (Ancient Greece) 2022-03-25
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- a group of people lving in a new territory who have ties to a homeland
- a military formation of foot soldiers close together armed with spears and shields
- Greek-speaking people who conquered the Mycenaeans, leading to a 300-year Dark Age
- a monotheistic religion that developed in early Persia; worshipped one supreme god Ahura Mazda
- an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
- storytellers
- a strait or narrow sea between two landmasses
- a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
- a government ruled by a few wealthy, powerful people
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- a governor of a province in the Persian Empire
- first Greek-speaking people; invaded Minoans; involved in Trojan War against Troy
- a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment
- a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
- a city-state in ancient Greece.
- early Greek reformer who broke the political power of Athens and freed debt-slaves.
- a leader who held power through the use of force
- the marketplace in ancient Greece
- earliest Greek civilization; developed on the island of Crete in about 2000 B.C.
- a group of ships sailing together with the same purpose and under the control of the same leader
- the citizens of an ancient Greek state that believed in war and physical activity
20 Clues: storytellers • a city-state in ancient Greece. • the marketplace in ancient Greece • a strait or narrow sea between two landmasses • a governor of a province in the Persian Empire • a leader who held power through the use of force • a person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment • a government ruled by a few wealthy, powerful people • ...
Ancient Greece TYS. 2022-04-06
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- Alexander created this to spread greek ideas.
- the cyclopes threw these at Odysseus.
- the alliance created by Athens.
- The weapon used in the Macedonian army.
- an epic poem that came after the Iliad.
- Most noble character in the Iliad.
- One thing Athens was known for beside architecture and literature.
- Athens non greek enemy.
- The greatest greek general
- Know for their army.
- If a baby had this they would throw it of a cliff according to legend in sparta.
- Alexander was in this position in his army.
- The name of the cyclopes in the Odyssey.
- The amount of years spartan men would train.
- Daughter was kidnapped by Hades.
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- The name used to trick the cyclopes to help Odysseus and his men get away.
- Most active god in the Iliad.
- Created the lyre for Apollo.
- King of the gods and the god of the sky.
- Goddess of love, beauty, passion, and more.
- The woman who trapped Odysseus on an island.
- Athens technically made the first of this type of school
- Though Sparta was simple it was know for making men and women:
- Home of the greatest Greek navy.
- The age spartan boys would be sent to the army.
- the age Alexander was when he became king.
- Guided the arrow that killed Achilles.
- Mother of the twins Artemis and Apollo.
- Greatest Greek hero.
- Threw the apple starting the Trojan War.
30 Clues: Know for their army. • Greatest Greek hero. • Athens non greek enemy. • The greatest greek general • Created the lyre for Apollo. • Most active god in the Iliad. • the alliance created by Athens. • Home of the greatest Greek navy. • Daughter was kidnapped by Hades. • Most noble character in the Iliad. • the cyclopes threw these at Odysseus. • Guided the arrow that killed Achilles. • ...
Classical Myth II 2016-02-26
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- nine-headed monster whose middle head is immortal & whose blood is poisonous
- three-headed dog that guards Hades' entrance
- princess of Corinth & Jason's second wife, killed by Medea
- name for Jason's companions on the quest for the Fleece
- king who trains his mares to eat human flesh
- son of Zeus who performs various labors to earn immortality
- queen of the Amazons, a group of warrior women
- king of Colchis & father to Medea
- son of Pelias & companion to Jason on the Argo
- princess of Colchis & priestess of Hecate
- seer cursed by Zeus to be tormented by the Harpies, who spoil his food
- Greek god of love who shoots Medea with his arrow
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- half-bird, half-woman creatures who serve Zeus
- prince of Iolcus who goes on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece & thus gain his throne
- king of Tiryns who assigns Heracles his labors
- Jason's uncle & usurper of the throne of Iolcus
- name of both Jason's ship & its builder
- Greek goddess of the hunt& wildlife
- Greek goddess of love & sexuality enlisted to sway Medea to assist Jason
- king of Corinth & father to Glauce, Jason's second wife
- prince of Colchis whom Jason & Medea murder
- goddess of magic associated with Hades' kingdom
- Titan who holds up the sky & father to the Hesperides
- Greek god of the sun & Aeetes' father (thus Medea's grandfather)
- Greek goddess of marriage who uses Jason to seek revenge on Pelias & torments Heracles
25 Clues: king of Colchis & father to Medea • Greek goddess of the hunt& wildlife • name of both Jason's ship & its builder • princess of Colchis & priestess of Hecate • prince of Colchis whom Jason & Medea murder • three-headed dog that guards Hades' entrance • king who trains his mares to eat human flesh • half-bird, half-woman creatures who serve Zeus • ...
The Iliad Book I "Plague & Wrath" 2020-02-06
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- The Priest of Apollo whose daughter was taken by Agamemnon
- This Greek is "swift-footed" but has a weakness in his heel.
- The ten days of raining arrows that Apollo sent on to the Greeks.
- The Greek prophet who told the Greeks why Apollo was punishing them.
- The Greek God who ended the dispute between Zeus and Hera over the decision to let the Trojans win the war.
- Another name for Troy.
- A word used to describe a fierce anger.
- Where book one of The Iliad ended and home to the Gods.
- The cousin of Achilles
- A descriptive adjective.
- This girl is fair-cheeked and was a prize belonging to Achilles.
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- Achilles' 50 best men that he brings to battle.
- The King of Sparta and husband of Helen.
- The Greek leader who offended the God Apollo by dismissing his priest.
- The mother of Achilles who is also a sea nymph. She begged Zeus on Achilles' behalf to give the Trojans the upper hand in battle.
- She promised Paris of Troy the most beautiful woman in the world.
- The Greek leader who brought Chryseis back to her father.
- Homer calls upon her for inspiration.
- He was chosen to give the golden apple to the fairest goddess.
- This Goddess prevented Achilles from killing Agamemnon when they were fighting over their prizes.
- The face that launched 1000 ships.
- The City where the Greeks declared war upon.
22 Clues: Another name for Troy. • The cousin of Achilles • A descriptive adjective. • The face that launched 1000 ships. • Homer calls upon her for inspiration. • A word used to describe a fierce anger. • The King of Sparta and husband of Helen. • The City where the Greeks declared war upon. • Achilles' 50 best men that he brings to battle. • ...
Greece crossword 2022-05-05
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- a student of socrates and built the Academy
- painters and sculptors have used gods and heroes as their subject because of _____
- defeated defeated a large persian force by by luring them into the middle of their force
- group of warriors who stood close together in a square
- believed participating in government is just as important as defending Athens in war. He encouraged people to take pride in their city.
- known as greek like:
- greeks honored the gods by holding this sporting event
- stories that teach the reader on how live or lessons about life
- Peninsula
- democracy created by the founders of the United states
- to a story he was a slave and is famous for his fables
- considered the first people to arrive in Greece because they didn’t speak the Greek language
- Southwest Asia and most of Asia Minor
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- leader who held power through the use of force
- the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey
- made the city-state much richer
- of the worlds greatest mathematician
- war
- greek word for city state
- area of land that is surrounded on 3 sides by water
- city were usually built by a think also known as a high hill
- the Great
- war between Athens and Sparta that threatened to tear Greece
- about gods and heroes that explain how the world works
24 Clues: war • Peninsula • the Great • known as greek like: • greek word for city state • made the city-state much richer • the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey • of the worlds greatest mathematician • Southwest Asia and most of Asia Minor • a student of socrates and built the Academy • leader who held power through the use of force • area of land that is surrounded on 3 sides by water • ...
Ancient Civilizations Review #1 2023-05-08
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- Greek god of the sky and king of the gods
- Mountain range at the top of the Italian Peninsula
- Language of Ancient India
- Greek god of the underworld
- Belief that a soul is reborn into a new body many times
- Religion that believes in the 4 Noble Truths and 8-Fold Path
- River in northwest India/Pakistan
- Place where Egyptians laid their pharaohs to rest
- Belief of the ancient Israelites; started by Abraham
- Religious and political leader of ancient Egypt
- Belief in one god
- Writing system from Mesopotamia
- Temple in ancient Mesopotamia
- Government where a few people are in charge of many; Government of Sparta
- when one ruler takes over many territories and absorbs them into his/her country
- Large mountain range between India and China
- Greek city-state that focused on learning, philosophy, and democracy
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- Valuable cloth that made China wealthy
- River in Egypt
- Greek city-state that focused on military
- Desert in northern China
- Religion that believes in Dharma, Karma, and reincarnation
- Religion founded by Jesus of Nazareth
- Paper-like material made from reeds that grew along the Nile
- the government of ancient Athens
- Writing system from Egypt
- Belief in many gods
- Greek god of the sea
- Government where people elect leaders to make government decisions
- Government where a king or queen is in charge
- Language of the Romans
- Invention of Mesopotamia that made travel and transportation easier
32 Clues: River in Egypt • Belief in one god • Belief in many gods • Greek god of the sea • Language of the Romans • Desert in northern China • Language of Ancient India • Writing system from Egypt • Greek god of the underworld • Temple in ancient Mesopotamia • Writing system from Mesopotamia • the government of ancient Athens • River in northwest India/Pakistan • ...
Very Important Greeks 2025-09-17
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- “Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian and geographer from Halicarnassus, known as the "Father of History" for his seminal work, The Histories. His book details the Greco-Persian Wars and other events, incorporating cultural observations and oral traditions from his extensive travels.”
- “Thucydides identifies himself as an Athenian general and historian who lived during the Peloponnesian War (c. 460–400 BC). “
- Leonidas- “King Leonidas was the king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, famous for leading a small Greek force, including 300 Spartans, in a heroic last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE against the invading Persian army of King Xerxes I.”
- the Great- “Alexander the Great, or Alexander III of Macedon, was a legendary Macedonian king and military commander who, from 336 to 323 BCE, created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to India.”
- “Socrates was an influential ancient Greek philosopher and an iconic figure in Western thought, known for the Socratic method of questioning and for his moral philosophy.”
- “Sophocles was a highly acclaimed ancient Greek playwright, considered one of the three greatest tragedians alongside Aeschylus and Euripides.”
- “Plato was a foundational ancient Greek philosopher, credited with establishing the Platonic Academy in Athens, who developed influential ideas like the Theory of Forms, the Allegory of the Cave, and championed a vision of a just society.”
- important Greeks:
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- ”Aristotle was a towering figure of Ancient Greece, an influential philosopher and scientist (384–322 BCE) who founded the Peripatetic school and created a comprehensive philosophical and scientific system that shaped Western thought for centuries.”
- “Eratosthenes was an ancient Greek polymath and librarian at the Library of Alexandria, renowned for his highly accurate calculation of the Earth's circumference and for founding the field of geography.”
- “The term "Euclid identity" most likely refers to Euler's identity, not something directly from Euclid, as Euclid's historical contributions were primarily in geometry and number theory.”
- of Persia- “Xerxes I, also known as Xerxes the Great, was the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, who ruled from 486 to 465 BCE. He is remembered for his massive invasion of Greece and extensive building projects.”
- “Pheidippides was an ancient Athenian messenger (an hemerodrome) who ran between the battlefield of Marathon and Athens to announce Greece's victory over the Persians in 490 BCE.”
- “The history of the Pythagorean identity is a direct evolution of the Pythagorean theorem, which describes the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.”
- “Euripides was a revolutionary ancient Greek playwright (c. 484–407 BCE) known for transforming Greek tragedy with realistic characters, psychological depth, clever dialogues, and thought-provoking critiques of society.”
- Aristarchus is an astronomer from the island of Samos and a grammarian from the island of Samothrace.
- “Archimedes (c. 287–c. 212 BC) is remembered in history as a preeminent Greek mathematician, physicist, and engineer whose brilliant mind bridged the gap between pure and applied science.”
- Phillip of Macedon-”King Philip II of Macedon (r. 359–336 BCE) was a brilliant military and diplomatic leader who transformed Macedon from a peripheral kingdom into the dominant power in Greece, setting the stage for his son Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire.”
- Play writer/playwrite.
- of Persia- “Darius I reigned over the Achaemenid Persian Empire from 522 to 486 BCE, a period during which the empire was at its height. He is remembered as a brilliant administrator and effective military leader, and he solidified and expanded Persian power following a succession crisis.”
- ”Pericles was a dominant Athenian statesman, orator, and general during the "Golden Age" of Athens (5th century BCE), a period of immense cultural and political prosperity for the city-state.”
21 Clues: important Greeks: • Play writer/playwrite. • Aristarchus is an astronomer from the island of Samos and a grammarian from the island of Samothrace. • “Thucydides identifies himself as an Athenian general and historian who lived during the Peloponnesian War (c. 460–400 BC). “ • ...
Greek World Crossword 2014-09-14
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- king of persia 486-465 bc
- reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity
- Often referred to as the father of geometry
- ancient oared warship with two decks of oars
- long distance running event
- led Spartan forces during the second Persian war
- credited with laying the fundamentals of modern western philosophy
- son of Nicomachus
- ancient region in Anatolia, region nearest Izmir
- a person who studies philosophy
- an ancient greek jar/vase with two handles
- one of the founders of Cynic philosophy. Begins with D
- capital of greece
- latin for dragon
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- author of the Odyssey and the Illiad
- Slender and finely fluted column
- historical region that encompasses region of Athens, Greece
- the triangular upper part of the front of a building in classical style, typically surmounting a portico of columns.
- battle fought between greek city states and the Persian empire in 480 bc
- greek philosopher born 428/427 Athens, Greece.
- A doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the 5th century
- declared independence from Yugoslavia on September 18th, 1991
- considered to be the worlds first historian
- a citadelor fortified part of an ancient greek city, typically built on top of a hill
- slender and fluted column, includes leaves
- one of three main greek columns, begins with D
- a school or college with special training in a subject
- also known as Lacedaemon
28 Clues: latin for dragon • son of Nicomachus • capital of greece • also known as Lacedaemon • king of persia 486-465 bc • long distance running event • a person who studies philosophy • Slender and finely fluted column • author of the Odyssey and the Illiad • slender and fluted column, includes leaves • an ancient greek jar/vase with two handles • ...
Olympic Crossword #2 2023-07-07
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- This gentleman created the modern Olympics
- This American figure skater became the youngest champion in the Winter Olympics
- This ancient Greek mythical figure founded the Olympic games
- The Greeks sacrificed this animal during the ancient Olympics
- Who composed The Olympic Hymn?
- in 1900, this Olympian refused to participate on Sunday, due to his religious convictions
- This ancient Greek athlete won 12 titles across four consecutive Olympic games
- This American athlete was held prisoner of war in World War II
- Who won first place in the first-ever Olympic marathon?
- The priestess of which Greek goddess was the only married woman permitted to watch the ancient Olympics?
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- The first ever female Olympic champion
- This American athlete wore a wooden leg and still won six Olympic medals in 1904.
- Who lyricized The Olympic Hymn?
- Which goddess does the Olympic torch represent?
- In 393 C.E., this Roman emperor banned the Olympics
- This was awarded to the winners of the ancient Olympics
- This Olympic athlete was nicknamed the “Milwaukee Meteor”.
- This Roman Emperor fell out of his chariot but still called himself the winner
- Winners of the ancient Greek Olympics erected statues of themselves where?
- In ancient Greece, this festival was used to honor female athletes
- The ancient Greek athletes covered themselves with this substance to keep sand out of their pores
- This country returned to the 1992 Summer Olympics after a 32-year ban, due to apartheid
22 Clues: Who composed The Olympic Hymn? • Who lyricized The Olympic Hymn? • The first ever female Olympic champion • This gentleman created the modern Olympics • Which goddess does the Olympic torch represent? • In 393 C.E., this Roman emperor banned the Olympics • This was awarded to the winners of the ancient Olympics • Who won first place in the first-ever Olympic marathon? • ...
Early Greece, Athens and SParta and Greece's golden age 2021-11-15
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- a place
- music brings people together
- power structure
- best friend of the city
- democracy citizens
- the chief of chiefs
- group of long buildings
- distance marathon
- best friend of mermaids
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- when it makes sense
- when you offer something
- literary genre
- come before in order or position.
- someone's intelligence
- group of long buildings
- when something bad happens
- exaggeration of something
- subjugated population
- The small state of Greece
19 Clues: a place • literary genre • power structure • distance marathon • democracy citizens • when it makes sense • the chief of chiefs • subjugated population • someone's intelligence • group of long buildings • best friend of the city • group of long buildings • best friend of mermaids • when you offer something • exaggeration of something • The small state of Greece • when something bad happens • ...
Countries in the World 2023-11-30
12 Clues: Big wall • Mythology • Maple syrup • Carobydrates • Also an animal • Accents and tea • Land of the free • Ikea and meatballs • Kangaroos and spiders • Croissants and baguettes • Largest country in the world • Beautiful scenery and very expensive
week 27: Dominick 2022-03-30
12 Clues: myth • math • heat • auto • sorry • a study • a mobile vehicle • heat in your house • study of the earth • where you eat in school • liquid is keeping warm by • his temperature on the was 98
Ancient Greece & The Roman Empire 2023-09-28
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- Greek's new way of fighting
- The soldiers and farmers of Rome
- 2 of them, voted on by the people every year
- An open area that served as a public gathering place, usually for government purposes
- The First citizen
- A big boat the Greeks made
- Greek word for arrogance
- Spoken language in ancient Rome
- Series of competitions among city-states
- Persian's leader "the Jerk"
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- A Greek Independent city-state
- The upper-class, rich
- Business people, who didn't come from a long line of rich people
- Father of the family
- The belief in multiple gods
- Belief in one god
- Military Organization in Rome
- A representative of the Roman people, Governing them
- Gives Plebs the power to veto
- A Greek play that can make people laugh
20 Clues: Belief in one god • The First citizen • Father of the family • The upper-class, rich • Greek word for arrogance • A big boat the Greeks made • Greek's new way of fighting • The belief in multiple gods • Persian's leader "the Jerk" • Military Organization in Rome • Gives Plebs the power to veto • A Greek Independent city-state • Spoken language in ancient Rome • ...
Ancient Greece 2021-10-14
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- final phase of bronze age in Greece
- class of people holding either titles or positions in office
- of government that allowed people to vote
- influenced by ancient Greek culture
- philosopher who created lyceum and taught Alexander the Great
- Wars
- author of the Iliad and Odyssey
- of armed conflicts between Athens and Sparta allies
- to replace classical dialect in southern Greece
- Macedonia and gained control of Greece
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- of Macedonia conquered entire Persian and spread
- civilization on the island of Crete
- of Macedonia
- philosopher who write Republic and setup academy
- Civilization
- The Great
- who founded western philosophy
- culture and ideas
- of wars fought between Greek city states and Persia
- War
- state in ancient Greece and citizenship included a body of citizens
- formation of people armed with spears
22 Clues: War • Wars • The Great • of Macedonia • Civilization • culture and ideas • who founded western philosophy • author of the Iliad and Odyssey • civilization on the island of Crete • final phase of bronze age in Greece • influenced by ancient Greek culture • formation of people armed with spears • Macedonia and gained control of Greece • of government that allowed people to vote • ...
Vocab #4 2025-01-14
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- Government where power is held by the nobility
- A cruel ruler
- An area in southeast Europe
- Greek civilization spreading
- Confederacy of ancient Greek states
- An area surrounded by water on three sides
- Government where power is within people
- A government where one person rules
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- Alliance of greek city-states
- An economy that uses trading instead of paper or coin money
- A person who studies philosophy
- An economy that uses paper or coin money instead of trading
- The capital of Greece
- A country in the Balkans
- A war where a nation fights against itself
- An ancient Greece temple
- Power within a small group
- When Athens dominated Greece
- A city state in ancient Greece
- Soldiers in a close formation
20 Clues: A cruel ruler • The capital of Greece • A country in the Balkans • An ancient Greece temple • Power within a small group • An area in southeast Europe • When Athens dominated Greece • Greek civilization spreading • Alliance of greek city-states • Soldiers in a close formation • A city state in ancient Greece • A person who studies philosophy • Confederacy of ancient Greek states • ...
Bible as history unit 1 vocab 2024-02-01
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- a document or a scroll that is handwritten
- a translation of the Bible
- belief different from the Church teachings
- reeds that are made into paper
- Covenant
- forerunner of the modern book
- collection of ancient scrolls found in a cave
- Male leader of a family
- a professional writer
- a collection of sacred books
- The law books of the Jewish Faith
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- before Christ
- to put in different languages
- ancient rolled manuscript
- Greek word for 5 books, first 5 of the OT
- books approved by the church
- restate in different words
- sacred writing or book
- 70 Greek scribes wrote the Bible in Greek
- churches that are not Catholic
- common translation by Jerome
- Anno Domini: in the year of our Lord
22 Clues: Covenant • before Christ • a professional writer • sacred writing or book • Male leader of a family • ancient rolled manuscript • a translation of the Bible • restate in different words • books approved by the church • common translation by Jerome • a collection of sacred books • to put in different languages • forerunner of the modern book • reeds that are made into paper • ...
