greek mythology Crossword Puzzles
Greek Vocab Words 2023-04-19
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- Man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- Someone who predicts what will happen in the future
- foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
- "High City" in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek City, where public and the city's defenses were located
- School of philosophy founded by Plato
- Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- Eighteen foot-long Macedonian pike
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- Form of government in which citizens hold political power
- Legal member of a country or city-state
- Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
- Logical guess
- Art and practice of government
- Greek city-state
- Unjust use of power or in ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler
14 Clues: Logical guess • Greek city-state • Art and practice of government • Eighteen foot-long Macedonian pike • School of philosophy founded by Plato • Legal member of a country or city-state • Someone who predicts what will happen in the future • Form of government in which citizens hold political power • Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta • ...
FDCA 101: Mythology 2015-01-21
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- She is the goddess of wisdom and daughter of Zeus.
- He killed Medusa.
- He is the god that ate his children.
- She was the mother of Perseus.
- He was the first god that Perseus defeated.
- She is the goddess of agriculture.
- He is the king of all the Greeks and Menelaus’ brother.
- She is the goddess of hunting.
- He is the son of Zeus and Semele and the god of wine.
- He was the god that held up the world and Perseus later turned him into mountains.
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- He is the god of the underworld.
- He is the god of light, music, and prophecy.
- Perseus was armed with Athena’s shield and this god’s shoes.
- She is the goddess of love.
- She opened a box that unleashed evil on the world.
- He is a Greek king that was married to Helen.
- She is the daughter of Demeter and was abducted by Hades.
- He was the son of Peleus and Thetis and the strongest hero in the Trojan War; he died by a shot to his heel.
- He was the smartest of the Greek warriors and Homer’s second poem (The Odyssey) is about his trip home after the Trojan War.
19 Clues: He killed Medusa. • She is the goddess of love. • She was the mother of Perseus. • She is the goddess of hunting. • He is the god of the underworld. • She is the goddess of agriculture. • He is the god that ate his children. • He was the first god that Perseus defeated. • He is the god of light, music, and prophecy. • He is a Greek king that was married to Helen. • ...
Norse Mythology Crossword 2024-12-03
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- Odin's Wife
- Frey's twin sister
- Loki's daughter
- The Trickster God
- The day of doom
- Odin's 8-legged steed
- The wolf that bit of Tyr's hand
- One of Thor's goats
- The rope used to hold Fenris Wolf
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- The Lord of Muspellheim
- The King of the Jotuns
- God of Courage
- Guardian of the Rainbow Bridge
- Balder's blind brother
- The world serpent
- The All-Father
- Freya's twin brother
- World of mist,ice and fog
- God of Storms and Thunder
19 Clues: Odin's Wife • God of Courage • The All-Father • Loki's daughter • The day of doom • The Trickster God • The world serpent • Frey's twin sister • One of Thor's goats • Freya's twin brother • Odin's 8-legged steed • The King of the Jotuns • Balder's blind brother • The Lord of Muspellheim • World of mist,ice and fog • God of Storms and Thunder • Guardian of the Rainbow Bridge • ...
Greece 2023-05-23
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- Red wine grape variety used to produce sweet wines in Greece
- Wine region in the Peloponnese known for Agiorgitiko wines
- Prominent white wine grape variety in Greece
- Fragrant white wine grape variety grown in Greece
- Aromatic white wine grape variety in Greece
- Greek wine region known for its volcanic soil and Assyrtiko wines
- Traditional Greek wine flavored with resin
- Ancient red wine grape variety grown in Greece
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- Red wine grape variety with high acidity and tannins
- Wine region in Epirus known for its sparkling wines
- Large wine-producing region in southern Greece
- Greek island with wine production
- White wine grape variety widely grown in Greece
- Red wine grape variety widely cultivated in Greece
- Greek island known for its sweet wines
- White wine grape variety cultivated in Greece
16 Clues: Greek island with wine production • Greek island known for its sweet wines • Traditional Greek wine flavored with resin • Aromatic white wine grape variety in Greece • Prominent white wine grape variety in Greece • White wine grape variety cultivated in Greece • Large wine-producing region in southern Greece • Ancient red wine grape variety grown in Greece • ...
Week 2: Life and Creation 2026-09-15
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- the belief that there is only one God or deity
- related to the ideas, customs, traditions, and way of life of a group of people
- a group of stories that belong to a particular culture or religion
- something that has been made or invented
- something accepted as true or real
- the point where something starts
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- the study of the origin structure, and nature of the universe: includes mythology
- the air that you take into and send out of your lungs
- a living being, human, or animal
- the belief that there are many Gods or deities
- a member of your family who lived long ago, usually before your grandparents
11 Clues: a living being, human, or animal • the point where something starts • something accepted as true or real • something that has been made or invented • the belief that there is only one God or deity • the belief that there are many Gods or deities • the air that you take into and send out of your lungs • a group of stories that belong to a particular culture or religion • ...
Greek 2022-10-27
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- Queen of the Olympian Gods
- God of the sea
- He killed a monster called Argos
- The goddess of wild animals
- Just like his father his weakness was love
- The eldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea.
- Had children with his sister
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- She had children with a lot of men
- He turned into a boar attacking Adonis with his tusks killing him
- He was the son of Zeus and Hera and married to Aphrodite by Zeus to prevent a war of the gods fighting for her hand
- The virgin Goddess
- He has pets called the Cerberus
12 Clues: God of the sea • The virgin Goddess • Queen of the Olympian Gods • The goddess of wild animals • Had children with his sister • He has pets called the Cerberus • He killed a monster called Argos • She had children with a lot of men • The eldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea. • Just like his father his weakness was love • ...
Greek 2025-04-02
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- Goddess of the hunt and moon.
- Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage.
- God of the underworld.
- God of war.
- God of fire and the forge.
- Goddess of agriculture and harvest.
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- King of the gods, god of thunder.
- Goddess of love and beauty.
- Goddess of wisdom and warfare.
- God of wine and festivities.
- God of the sea.
- Messenger of the gods.
12 Clues: God of war. • God of the sea. • God of the underworld. • Messenger of the gods. • God of fire and the forge. • Goddess of love and beauty. • God of wine and festivities. • Goddess of the hunt and moon. • Goddess of wisdom and warfare. • King of the gods, god of thunder. • Goddess of agriculture and harvest. • Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage.
greek 2022-09-28
Greeks vs Persians 2025-04-22
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- The waters around Salamis were too n______ for Persian ships to sail through.
- The narrow passage where 7000 Greeks held back 200,000 Persians.
- The name of an Ancient Greek war ship.
- The hoplite battle formation
- In 480BCE, the P_______ invaded Greece.
- Triremes had three _____ of rowers.
- Triremes were four metres _____.
- In a phalanx, the Greeks overlapped their s________.
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- Thermopylae is only ________ metres wides.
- The King of Persia in 480BCE
- The Greek used the sharp bronze _____ on their ships to sink the Persian ships.
- The Spartan King in 480BCE.
- The Persians burned this great Greek city down.
- The Greeks lured the Persian ships near the island of S_______.
- At Thermopylae, the Greeks held back the Persians for ____ days.
- An ancient Greek soldier was called a h_______.
16 Clues: The Spartan King in 480BCE. • The King of Persia in 480BCE • The hoplite battle formation • Triremes were four metres _____. • Triremes had three _____ of rowers. • The name of an Ancient Greek war ship. • In 480BCE, the P_______ invaded Greece. • Thermopylae is only ________ metres wides. • The Persians burned this great Greek city down. • ...
Crossword 2026-10-07
14 Clues: to make • to shake • very old • interested • slightly wet • organ of the body • uncomfortably small • having a lot of space • consistent or precise • skill to do something • paying close attention • put something underground • suddenly split or break open • collection of traditional stories
Valentine's Day/Lupercalia 2023-02-11
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- Father of Eros roman
- Not roman but....
- Not greek but...
- A god of love greek version
- Not mortal but.....
- Roman Valentine's day
- A feeling associated with Valentines day
- Mother of Eros roman
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- Fell in love with Eros
- Women mentioned in article section
- Guy metioned in article section
- A religon mentioned in memes section
- A special modern holiday
- Equivelent of Cupid
14 Clues: Not greek but... • Not roman but.... • Not mortal but..... • Equivelent of Cupid • Father of Eros roman • Mother of Eros roman • Roman Valentine's day • Fell in love with Eros • A special modern holiday • A god of love greek version • Guy metioned in article section • Women mentioned in article section • A religon mentioned in memes section • A feeling associated with Valentines day
Ancient Greese 2024-09-25
13 Clues: war • political equal • the great a king • Greek philosopher • author of the oddecy • Athenian philosopher • a rank of high power • Greek region of Doris • A inhabitant of Greese • A group of heavy infantry • an ancient city of Mycenaean • A was between Athens and Sparta • a Greek civilization that spread
Origins of theatre 2022-08-18
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- All early theatre styles utilized this element
- written by Horace, looking at what theatre could be
- like Greece this style utilized 3 actors and a chorus in their performances
- both a written and oral tradition, based on Sacred Hindu texts
- passed from generation to generation by word of mouth
- in the middle of things
- what caused the decline in Roman theatre
- Shintoism,________, Confucianism, and Taoism all influenced Japanese theatre
- introduced raised wooden platforms and sets
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- known as "monkey music" was popular among the aristocrats of Japan
- Because Japan's written language developed late, this skill was heavily emphasized
- Known as the first actor
- A controversial comedy writer from Rome
- Was popular in Rome but not in Greece
- the Greek name for the Ampitheater
- used by Noh theatre and Greek Theatre
- Aristotle's most important element of Tragedy
- This Greek playwright was known for his absurd and raunchy comedies, such as "Lysistrata"
- all but this culture did not allow women onstage
- Indian theatre/drama is older than this culture
20 Clues: in the middle of things • Known as the first actor • the Greek name for the Ampitheater • Was popular in Rome but not in Greece • used by Noh theatre and Greek Theatre • A controversial comedy writer from Rome • what caused the decline in Roman theatre • introduced raised wooden platforms and sets • Aristotle's most important element of Tragedy • ...
greek civilization 2022-10-18
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- god of strength
- Greek god of sleep
- God of war
- god of love
- Olympian god of the grape harvest
- Greek god of the cold north wind
- god of medicine
- Olympian Greek god of the sea
- Minor god of opportunity
- Guardian god of the ancient city Lamark
- Goddess of Marriage ACHELOUS The patron god of the “silver-swirling”
- Primordial god of the sky and heavens
- known as Dioscuri
- jasons ship
- A minor god of vegetation
- wooden horse
- God of agriculture
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- Greek god of the winds and air
- God of fire
- fleece whats Jason quest was for
- king of all gods
- God of the Dead
- The god of time
- leader of the Argonauts
- Titan god of the heavenly constellations
- God of the Sun
- Olympian god of music
- Primordial god of darkness
- Primordial god of the upper air
- God of family feuds and avenger of evil
- The Primordial Titan of Astronomy
- Minor patron god of animal husbandry
- God of trade
33 Clues: God of war • God of fire • god of love • jasons ship • wooden horse • God of trade • God of the Sun • god of strength • God of the Dead • The god of time • god of medicine • king of all gods • known as Dioscuri • Greek god of sleep • God of agriculture • Olympian god of music • leader of the Argonauts • Minor god of opportunity • A minor god of vegetation • Primordial god of darkness • ...
Caleb's Greek Civilization Crossword 2022-10-18
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- type of war position
- Goddess of grain and agriculture
- goddess of the heart and home
- God of Ocean and Earth quakes
- Heavily armed soldier
- God of poetry, music and medicine
- Rule by the people
- messenger of the gods
- Government in which the King is supreme
- Goddess of wisdom and war
- lame blacksmith god of fire
- Greek Capital
- sporting event started by greece
- Small group of wealthy nobles
- Another word for (Greek)
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- King Cyrus the Great's son
- King of the gods
- Goddess of hunting and of wild things
- Fortress built on top of a hill in athens
- Head of a bull and body of a human
- most beautiful woman
- Civilization on the Island of Kreet
- civilization that conquered ancient greece
- Terrible god of war
- Place where many major greek gods lived
- well known greek author
- a type of long run
- Goddess of love and beauty
- Queen of gods, guardian of marriage
- Continent where greece is located
30 Clues: Greek Capital • King of the gods • Rule by the people • a type of long run • Terrible god of war • type of war position • most beautiful woman • Heavily armed soldier • messenger of the gods • well known greek author • Another word for (Greek) • Goddess of wisdom and war • King Cyrus the Great's son • Goddess of love and beauty • lame blacksmith god of fire • goddess of the heart and home • ...
🏺Greece vs. Rome⚱️ 2021-02-11
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- Rome was founded by two brothers _________ and Remus.
- Both Romans and Greeks focused on their art on important _______ figures.
- Ancient Greek buildings and cities were next to the _____________ Sea.
- Both Rome and Greece are in modern-day _______.
- Greek's art and ____________ inspired Rome.
- Greek girls would _____ when they were 12 or 13.
- Roman projects were never small, especially their ______________.
- Even though Greece and Rome had no phones or electricity, kids played with ____.
- Romans made a lot of urban legends and myths about gods and ________.
- Rome is popular for fighting in the three _____ wars.
- Greece used to eat a spherical dark food on trees called _____.
- Some Greek houses had outdoor ____________ to play in.
- Greeks loved their pets, especially ____.
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- Both ancient Greece and Rome focused a lot on practicing their ________.
- Greeks loved to drink and trade their ____.
- Greeks thought _______ was one of the best ways to spend time.
- Greek is very known for its violent yet entertaining ____________.
- Rome has a historically infamous city, known for a volcano. That city is _______.
- Rome's government was a ______.
- Rome is known for its Roman _________.
20 Clues: Rome's government was a ______. • Rome is known for its Roman _________. • Greeks loved their pets, especially ____. • Greeks loved to drink and trade their ____. • Greek's art and ____________ inspired Rome. • Both Rome and Greece are in modern-day _______. • Greek girls would _____ when they were 12 or 13. • Rome was founded by two brothers _________ and Remus. • ...
Fun with Ancient Greece 2014-11-20
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- / This structure, located in Athens, was seen as the symbol of Ancient Greece
- / Government which characterized Sparta
- / "Top Hill"
- / An area with its own government which consists of a city and the areas surrounding it
- War / This event united the city-states of Ancient Greece
- / Serious drama showing downfall of important characters
- / Greek play that made fun of politics or other current day events
- / Stories about Greek heroes which people from Greece took pride in
- / Slaves in Sparta
- / Known as the messenger god
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- Age / Time between 500 B.C. and 300 B.C which marked a period of growth for Ancient Greece
- / Market place in Ancient Greece city-state
- / The Greek hoplite soldiers outsmarted the Persians at the Battle of Marathon by using this formation
- Oath / Taken by healthcare professionals which ensures they practice ethically
- / Father of Athenian democracy
- / Greek philosopher that proposed a question-and-answer style dialogue.
- / Goddess of hunting and wild animals; also the god of childbirth
- / City-state which was known for its democratic government
- / Goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread
- / Supreme ruler of the gods
20 Clues: / "Top Hill" • / Slaves in Sparta • / Supreme ruler of the gods • / Known as the messenger god • / Father of Athenian democracy • / Government which characterized Sparta • / Goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread • / Market place in Ancient Greece city-state • / Serious drama showing downfall of important characters • ...
Social Studies J.C 2022-03-31
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- Alexander died at ___ years old
- Civil war
- Helped them win the Trojan war
- Odysseus's journey lasted ___ years
- Greek goddess of love
- goddess of wisdom and war
- Epic story Homer wrote
- Known for transporting Macedonians army
- Had more freedom than any other cities
- Men that want to marry Odysseus's wife
- Greek god of war
- 20 foot spear
- Has the greatest navy
- Athens alliance
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- Philip of Macedon drafted ___ for his army
- Spartan slaves
- wanted to marry Odysseus
- Starting age for people to join military in Sparta
- Killed by Achilles
- Amount of pillar types in Athens
- How many years did the Trojan war last
- Greek goddess of the hunt
- Greek god of archery
- The one eyed cyclops
- Learned this in Athens
- Amount of kings in Sparta
- Killed by Hector
- Focused mostly on their military
- came up with the idea to invent the Trojan Horse
- Who faces Hector 1 on 1
- The age of Alexander became king
31 Clues: Civil war • 20 foot spear • Spartan slaves • Athens alliance • Killed by Hector • Greek god of war • Killed by Achilles • Greek god of archery • The one eyed cyclops • Greek goddess of love • Has the greatest navy • Learned this in Athens • Epic story Homer wrote • Who faces Hector 1 on 1 • wanted to marry Odysseus • Greek goddess of the hunt • goddess of wisdom and war • Amount of kings in Sparta • ...
Compare and Contrast Rome and Greece (fill in the blank) 2022-02-11
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- Roman women were only allowed to play ---- in comedy plays.
- Roman builders add their own --- to greek architecture
- Unlike greeks, Romans wrote about military--- instead of just success.
- Greeks introduced --- like the stars and sky to rome
- Rome showed a more --- side to people in their work.
- the Romans---features of Greek art
- The Romans created their own ---- of art and plays.
- The Romans added a touch of --- to their
- The Greeks made their scultpures--- with only attractive features
- Rome went --- greek myths and plays with their own twists.
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- The Romans used concrete, domes and arches to make many ---
- Greece and Rome both respected ---- and philosophers
- The romans were heavily --- by greece.
- The roman poet Horace wrote --- to poke fun at human weakness
- An important pastime in Rome was attending ----
- The Romans wrote --- stories bout their gods
- unlike the Greeks,Romans added--- features to their sculptures
- Romans were the first to master the use of ---- in buildings.
- The romans werent afraid to make fun of --- Heroes and political leaders.
- Greek and Roman plays had --- at the end.
20 Clues: the Romans---features of Greek art • The romans were heavily --- by greece. • The Romans added a touch of --- to their • Greek and Roman plays had --- at the end. • The Romans wrote --- stories bout their gods • An important pastime in Rome was attending ---- • The Romans created their own ---- of art and plays. • Greece and Rome both respected ---- and philosophers • ...
Vocab #4 2024-12-17
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- war between groups within the same state or country
- marble temple to Athena on the Acropolis of Athens
- kingdom along Aegean Sea on a Greek peninsula
- policy decided by the people
- large peninsula in Europe containing several countries
- currency used for trading instead of barter
- cruel ruler, may have seized power illegally
- where people spoke Greek or identified with Greeks
- "rule by few," power held by a small number of people
- a period of progress, peace, and prosperity
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- a person offering theories or views on questions in logic, ethics, or other areas
- political power held by a select few that are the most qualified
- direct exchange without any form of currency
- block of heavily armed infantry in close array
- alliance between Greek city-states led by Sparta
- authority with one ruler
- alliance between Greek city-states led by Athens
- a piece of land surrounded by water on most sides
- a city-state, society, or community (in Greece)
- the city-state that is the capital of ancient Greece
20 Clues: authority with one ruler • policy decided by the people • currency used for trading instead of barter • a period of progress, peace, and prosperity • direct exchange without any form of currency • cruel ruler, may have seized power illegally • kingdom along Aegean Sea on a Greek peninsula • block of heavily armed infantry in close array • ...
2DNL OG 2026-08-27
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- Long-distance race inspired by an Ancient Greek legend.
- Greek god honoured by the Ancient Olympic Games.
- Situation in which people have the same rights and opportunities.
- Ancient Greek sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held.
- Ability of a country or person to influence others.
- Long-term impact left by an event such as the Olympic Games.
- Place where sporting competitions are organised.
- Political ideology of Hitler's regime in Germany.
- Person who competes in a sporting event.
- Measures taken to protect people from danger.
- Ability of a country to influence others through culture and attraction.
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- Information used to influence people's opinions for political purposes.
- Refusal to participate in an event as a form of protest.
- Use of violence to achieve political aims and create fear.
- Award given to the best athletes in modern Olympic events.
- Discrimination against people because of their supposed race or ethnicity.
- Freedoms and protections that people should have.
- Ancient Greek goddess of victory represented on Olympic medals.
- Public action expressing opposition to something.
- Temporary suspension of conflicts during the Ancient Olympic Games.
20 Clues: Person who competes in a sporting event. • Measures taken to protect people from danger. • Greek god honoured by the Ancient Olympic Games. • Place where sporting competitions are organised. • Freedoms and protections that people should have. • Political ideology of Hitler's regime in Germany. • Public action expressing opposition to something. • ...
POLITICAL VOCABULARY 2026-04-03
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- Rule by the people
- Roman council of elders, from "senex" meaning old man
- emptor Latin phrase meaning "let the buyer beware"
- Greek word for city-state
- City-state known for military training from age 7
- Latin verb meaning "to conquer"
- Magistrate who assessed taxes and supervised morals
- Priest who interpreted omens from bird flights
- Greek word for the few
- Latin word for soldier
- Emergency ruler with supreme power for 6 months
- Highest Roman magistrate, two elected each year
- corpus Court order requiring a prisoner be brought before a judge
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- Center of Roman political and public life
- jure Legitimate, lawful, established by law
- facto Existing in fact, not officially recognized by law
- Greek word for absolute ruler
- Defense claiming the accused was elsewhere when a crime occurred
- Symbol meaning "The Roman Senate and People"
- Official who protected the common people
- Latin word for peace
- Rule by the few
- bono Free legal work for the public good
- Latin word for war
- Greek word for the people
- publica Latin term meaning "public matter" or "republic"
- Birthplace of democracy, known for navy and philosophy
27 Clues: Rule by the few • Rule by the people • Latin word for war • Latin word for peace • Greek word for the few • Latin word for soldier • Greek word for city-state • Greek word for the people • Greek word for absolute ruler • Latin verb meaning "to conquer" • Official who protected the common people • bono Free legal work for the public good • Center of Roman political and public life • ...
Roman Review 2026-05-11
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- a month named after ares
- rome is in this modern day country
- was kidnapped by one of the three brother gods
- the greek god who is married to Hephaestus
- most Roman gods are s__________ than human-like greek gods
- god of change, time, and doors
- animal that raised the two brothers, from which one became foudner of rome
- the greek god who was Zeus's messenger
- the sea around which Rome ruled
- kidnapped proserpina
- named after Roman name of Zeus's Wife
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- thsi is the god of horses
- month named after god of doors/change
- Hephaestus's roman name
- Athen's patron goddess's Roman name
- Rome_________ other lands around the sea
- this god tortured prometheus
- named after roman god names
- country taken over b rome and culture stolen
- a god who is not a good father
- the only Greek god whose name Rome did not change
- killed by his brother
- unit of time named after roman gods
- became founder of rome
- a very violent god
25 Clues: a very violent god • kidnapped proserpina • killed by his brother • became founder of rome • Hephaestus's roman name • a month named after ares • thsi is the god of horses • named after roman god names • this god tortured prometheus • a god who is not a good father • god of change, time, and doors • the sea around which Rome ruled • rome is in this modern day country • ...
Greek 2020-07-08
12 Clues: 12. mesenger god • 7. Goddess of war • 6. daughter of Zeus • 9. pond ieso (anag) • 8. brother of Artemis • 3. the most powerful god • 11. film we started today • 5.lives in the underworld • 2.He had centaur children • 4.I done a fact file on her • 1. Daudalus and Icarus built one • Olympus 10. were all the gods live
greek 2017-11-15
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- ugly women and hair made of snakes
- Wife and sister of Zeus; goddess of marriage and birth
- god of strength
- Goddess of love and beauty
- god of gods
- Creature that had the body of a man and the head of a bull
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- god of war and vlilonise
- Goddess of wisdom and knowledge
- God of war and son of Zeus and Hera
- of the underworld and the brother of Zeus and Poseidon
- Goddess of animals and hunting; twin sister of Apollo
- god of music
12 Clues: god of gods • god of music • god of strength • god of war and vlilonise • Goddess of love and beauty • Goddess of wisdom and knowledge • ugly women and hair made of snakes • God of war and son of Zeus and Hera • Goddess of animals and hunting; twin sister of Apollo • Wife and sister of Zeus; goddess of marriage and birth • of the underworld and the brother of Zeus and Poseidon • ...
Unit 1, 2 & 3 Root Words 2023-10-26
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- A second Latin word that means see or look
- A Latin word that means to know
- One Latin word meaning sea
- On or near the sea
- A Greek word that means study
- Latin word meaning water
- To cause to take in water
- Harsh sounds
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- One Latin word that means see or look
- A second Latin word meaning sea
- A pleasing view
- Worth remembering
- The study of human races
- Greek word meaning water
- A Latin word that means mindful, recall
- A Latin word that mean hear
- A Greek word that means sound
17 Clues: Harsh sounds • A pleasing view • Worth remembering • On or near the sea • The study of human races • Greek word meaning water • Latin word meaning water • To cause to take in water • One Latin word meaning sea • A Latin word that mean hear • A Greek word that means study • A Greek word that means sound • A second Latin word meaning sea • A Latin word that means to know • ...
Merry Christmas Loser 2025-12-24
12 Clues: Giles ex • Absent Dad • Crazy woman • The trainer • keep it free • Flying horse • last working day • Let's make a deal • Very handsome man • Greg's nerd subject • mythical strong guy • They make great films
Ancient Greek Vocab 2021-10-20
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- Spartan slaves
- A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city
- A government ruled by a few powerful people
- A government ruled by a king or queen Direct Democracy- Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.
- Greek physician known as the father of medicine
- Of or relating to Greek history, culture, or art after Alexander the Great
- Sea- an arm of the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Turkey.
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- a harsh or cruel leader who has absolute power
- Sea to the west of Greece
- Greek city-state that was ruled by an oligarchy, focused on military, used slaves for agriculture, discouraged the arts
- Body of water that separates Europe, Asia, and Africa
- Democracy- Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.
- Early Greek leader who brought democratic reforms such as his formation of the Council of Four Hundred
- Athenian leader noted for advancing democracy in Athens and for ordering the construction of the Parthenon.
- A Greek philosopher and mathematician, this man was credited with the discovery that numbers are useful for more than counting physical things.parthenon- the temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens
15 Clues: Spartan slaves • Sea to the west of Greece • A government ruled by a few powerful people • A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city • a harsh or cruel leader who has absolute power • Greek physician known as the father of medicine • Body of water that separates Europe, Asia, and Africa • Sea- an arm of the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Turkey. • ...
Ancient Greece Vocab 2021-01-04
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- A King of the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty.
- The Period of Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander The Great in 323 B.C. and the emerge of the Roman Empire.
- He presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are the foundational works of ancient Greek literature. The Odyssey focuses on the ten-year journey home of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, after the fall of Troy.
- The King of the Kingdom of Macedon from 359 B.C. until his assination in 336 B.C.
- Any member of a major division of the ancient Greek people, distinguished by a well-marked dialect and by their subdivision, within all their communities, into the “tribes” (phylai) of Hylleis, Pamphyloi, and Dymanes.
- A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.
- The culture that dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, and the shores of Asia Minor during the late Bronze Age era (circa 1600-1100 BCE).
- A Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western Philosophy.
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- A city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
- Greek Philosopher and polymath during the period in Ancient Greece.
- The Greco-Persian Wars were a series of conflicts between the Achaemnid Empire and Greek city-states.
- Bronze Age civilization of Crete that flourished from about 3000 bce to about 1100 bce. Its name derives from Minos, either a dynastic title or the name of a particular ruler of Crete who has a place in Greek legend.
- An ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta.
- The highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.
- A body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.
- A Athenian Philosopher during the classical period in Ancient Greece.
16 Clues: Greek Philosopher and polymath during the period in Ancient Greece. • A Athenian Philosopher during the classical period in Ancient Greece. • A body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation. • The King of the Kingdom of Macedon from 359 B.C. until his assination in 336 B.C. • ...
Ancient Greece 2026-09-24
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- A tight military battle formation where foot soldiers locked their shields and moved together with overlapping spears.
- The central Greek word for an independent city-state, which served as the basic political unit.
- War: A series of conflicts in the 5th century BCE where united Greek city-states successfully defended their homeland against the Persian Empire.
- A rich sea-trading civilization based on the island of Crete that flourished during the Bronze Age until about 1450 BCE.
- A form of government where power rests in the hands of a small, privileged noble or upper-class elite.
- the Great: A brilliant military commander who built a massive empire stretching from Greece to Egypt and the borders of India.
- Civilization: The historical period following Alexander's death (323 BCE) where Greek language, art, and science blended with Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.
- An Indo-European group that migrated into Greece around 1100 BCE, leading to the decline of Mycenaean culture and an era of simpler lifestyles.
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- War: A devastating civil war fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BCE, which left Athens defeated and weakened the Greek states.
- A blind Greek poet who composed the Iliad and the Odyssey, shaping Greek cultural values during the early Iron Age.
- A student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great, who wrote extensively on science, logic, and government.
- A student of Socrates who founded the Academy in Athens and wrote major works on ethics and politics.
- of Macedonia: King of Macedon and father of Alexander the Great, who conquered and united most of the Greek city-states.
- The first Greek-speaking mainland civilization known for its warrior kings, fortified palaces, and involvement in the legendary Trojan War.
- A foundational Athenian philosopher who taught through questioning assumptions and critical thinking.
- A system of popular rule pioneered in Athens, allowing eligible citizens to vote on laws.
16 Clues: A system of popular rule pioneered in Athens, allowing eligible citizens to vote on laws. • The central Greek word for an independent city-state, which served as the basic political unit. • A student of Socrates who founded the Academy in Athens and wrote major works on ethics and politics. • ...
Week 2 Vocab and Greek Roots 2025-10-03
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- Tiny living things you can only see with a microscope
- Greek root meaning "earth"
- Energy rays from the sun or space
- Cars that move by remote control to explore planets
- Greek root meaning "light"
- A group of the same living things living together
- Machines that can find or measure things
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- Greek root meaning "time"
- Greek root meaning "measure"
- A scientist who studies life in the universe
- Greek root meaning "study of"
11 Clues: Greek root meaning "time" • Greek root meaning "earth" • Greek root meaning "light" • Greek root meaning "measure" • Greek root meaning "study of" • Energy rays from the sun or space • Machines that can find or measure things • A scientist who studies life in the universe • A group of the same living things living together • ...
Beowulf Crossword 2017-10-28
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- dosent use weapons to fight
- Long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a legend hero
- written by individual authors drawing on the style and conventions of the folk epic.
- she wolf,sea creature, sea witch
- mead halls name
- the hero receives help from a god or another supernatural force.
- hrothgars throne was protected by him.
- wexstans son
- celebration in the mead hall hurt his ears
- where grendel and his mother lived
- stories about heroes were recited or sung and passed down orally.
- demonstrate the hero's courage, strength, or virtue.
- danish warrior, questioned beowulfs ability
- travelling storytellers or minstrel.
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- beowulf took this after he killed him
- important events from the history or mythology of a nation or culture.
- latin for in the middle of things.
- hrothgars dad
- share certain literary or formal character.
- warriors met to sacrifice to them
- beowolfs sword
- long,dangerous, journey or mission undertaken by the epic hero.
- grendel terrorized hrothgar
- danish king
- reflect the values of his culture and usually figure prominently in the history or mythology of his people
- beowolfs dad
- central character of an epic
- beowolfs dad
28 Clues: danish king • wexstans son • beowolfs dad • beowolfs dad • hrothgars dad • beowolfs sword • mead halls name • dosent use weapons to fight • grendel terrorized hrothgar • central character of an epic • she wolf,sea creature, sea witch • warriors met to sacrifice to them • latin for in the middle of things. • where grendel and his mother lived • travelling storytellers or minstrel. • ...
Ancient Greece 2015-09-29
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- were the general body of free Roman citizens who were not patricians, as determined by the census.
- (also known as pure democracy) is a form of democracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on, form consensus on) policy initiatives directly.
- One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).
- A person that is a legally recognized as a member of a state, with associated rights and obligations.
- An ancient Greek philosopher (382–322 BC), student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great.
- The belief of the existence of many gods.
- The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people, or organization.
- an aristocrat or nobleman.
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- A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.
- Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
- A Classical Greek philosopher.
- A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
- King of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty, a famous ancient Greek royal house.
- A Greek politician that lived during the ancient and the classical times.
- a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
- A member of an oligarchy, someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.
- An absolute ruler who governs without restriction.
- Greek philosopher, 427-347 BC, follower of Socrates.
- The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
19 Clues: an aristocrat or nobleman. • A Classical Greek philosopher. • The belief of the existence of many gods. • An absolute ruler who governs without restriction. • Greek philosopher, 427-347 BC, follower of Socrates. • A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device. • a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state. • ...
Ancient Greece VS. Ancient Rome 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. What
- 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 “ “. • ...
athens 2026-03-18
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- : Hilltop citadel in Athens
- : Philosopher student of Socrates
- : Sea near Athens
- : Ancient Greek sporting event
- : Famous temple dedicated to Athena
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- : Greek philosopher who taught Plato
- : Capital of Greece
- : Relating to the gods of Mount Olympus
- : Greek goddess of wisdom
- : Ancient Greek marketplace
- : God of wine and theatre
11 Clues: : Sea near Athens • : Capital of Greece • : Greek goddess of wisdom • : God of wine and theatre • : Hilltop citadel in Athens • : Ancient Greek marketplace • : Ancient Greek sporting event • : Philosopher student of Socrates • : Famous temple dedicated to Athena • : Greek philosopher who taught Plato • : Relating to the gods of Mount Olympus
Myths, Religion and Gods. 2025-03-23
11 Clues: Roman god of war • Hindu creator god • Greek messenger god • Norse god of thunder • Sacred text of Islam • Greek underworld ruler • King of the Greek gods • Hindu goddess of wealth • Ancient Egyptian sun god • Norse end-of-the-world event • Greek goddess of wisdom and war
Word Sort 7 2015-09-20
14 Clues: heat • earth heat • rock studying • doctor's tool • earth writing • study of shapes • look all around • one thousand meters • distance all around • look at little things • distance across a circle • used to measure temperature • the study of the environment • the study of legendary stories
Word Sort 7 2015-09-20
14 Clues: heat • earth heat • rock studying • doctor's tool • earth writing • study of shapes • look all around • one thousand meters • distance all around • look at little things • distance across a circle • used to measure temperature • the study of the environment • the study of legendary stories
Greek Vocab Words 2023-04-19
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- Man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
- Someone who predicts what will happen in the future
- foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
- "High City" in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek City, where public and the city's defenses were located
- School of philosophy founded by Plato
- Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
- Eighteen foot-long Macedonian pike
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- Form of government in which citizens hold political power
- Legal member of a country or city-state
- Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
- Logical guess
- Art and practice of government
- Greek city-state
- Unjust use of power or in ancient Greece a government run by a strong ruler
14 Clues: Logical guess • Greek city-state • Art and practice of government • Eighteen foot-long Macedonian pike • School of philosophy founded by Plato • Legal member of a country or city-state • Someone who predicts what will happen in the future • Form of government in which citizens hold political power • Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta • ...
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Greek vocabulary 2024-03-12
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- a state-owned slave
- the marketplace and social center of a Greek city
- an upper class that is richer and more powerful than the rest of society
- a ruler who took power illegally
- a government in which people have a direct role in governing themselves
- a character who faces a challenge that requires bravery and intelligence
- a type of maze
- a long story in the form of a narrative poem
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- the highest point in an ancient Greek city
- an old story told to explain an event or justify a belief
- a partnership
- an ancient Greek warship
- a substance from which other things are made
- a Greek city-state
- a government ruled by a few powerful citizens
- a government ruled by a single person
16 Clues: a partnership • a type of maze • a Greek city-state • a state-owned slave • an ancient Greek warship • a ruler who took power illegally • a government ruled by a single person • the highest point in an ancient Greek city • a substance from which other things are made • a long story in the form of a narrative poem • a government ruled by a few powerful citizens • ...
Birkaç Kelime/A Few Words 2026-05-14
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- Salkım/Wisteria (Rumca/Greek)
- Pezevenk/Pimp (Ladino)
- Laflamak/To schmooze (Ladino)
- Mezopotamya/Mesopotamia (Süryanice/Syriac)
- Direniş/Resistance (Süryanice/Syriac)
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- Dalga/Wave (Rumca/Greek)
- Köy/Village (Süryanice/Syriac)
- Kancalar/Hooks (Ladino)
- Bol yemekli ve bazen dans ve müzikli eğlence/Party with food and sometimes music and dance Rumca/Greek)
- Yaşlı Kadın/Old Woman (Rumca/Greek)
- Mum/Candle (Ladino)
- Ahşap bloklarla yapılan basmacılık tekniği/Block printing technique (Süryanice/Syriac)
12 Clues: Mum/Candle (Ladino) • Pezevenk/Pimp (Ladino) • Kancalar/Hooks (Ladino) • Dalga/Wave (Rumca/Greek) • Salkım/Wisteria (Rumca/Greek) • Laflamak/To schmooze (Ladino) • Köy/Village (Süryanice/Syriac) • Yaşlı Kadın/Old Woman (Rumca/Greek) • Direniş/Resistance (Süryanice/Syriac) • Mezopotamya/Mesopotamia (Süryanice/Syriac) • ...
Greece Puzzle 2024-02-01
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- The Language Spoken Here
- The most used grain
- A common farm animal here
- A main course here
- A common Appetizer here
- A dessert
- Very popular Greek food that contains wheat
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- Common Greek Seasoning
- The Continent Greece resides in
- The Religion Here
- A common import for this country
- A common fruit in greece
- A common animal they eat here
- A beverage here
14 Clues: A dessert • A beverage here • The Religion Here • A main course here • The most used grain • Common Greek Seasoning • A common Appetizer here • The Language Spoken Here • A common fruit in greece • A common farm animal here • A common animal they eat here • The Continent Greece resides in • A common import for this country • Very popular Greek food that contains wheat
Module 2 Week 3 2024-10-14
Across
- the result of feeling amazed
- Greek root meaning sound
- Greek root meaning life
- without much thought or effort
- full of force
- the person who is opposing you or your team
- lacking rest
- the state of being separate or separating
- Latin root meaning sound
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- Greek root meaning self
- the result of improving
- full of beauty
- a state of permanence
- wanting revenge
14 Clues: lacking rest • full of force • full of beauty • wanting revenge • a state of permanence • Greek root meaning self • the result of improving • Greek root meaning life • Greek root meaning sound • Latin root meaning sound • the result of feeling amazed • without much thought or effort • the state of being separate or separating • the person who is opposing you or your team
Antigone Crossword 2 2025-03-19
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- Religion-neutral term for years before Jesus
- ____theater, outdoor performance-bowl
- Clothing-fastener, eye-stabber
- Oedipus' damaged appendages
- Antigone's sister
- Both hypokrites and hypocrites share this quality
- Choral songs occurring between acts of play
- Because of flaw, tragic hero must lose everything or ___.
- Greek city of messy drama
- Riddle-defeated monster
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- 15 Singers, Audience Stand-in
- God of wine and celebration
- Answer to the monster riddle
- Oedipus' relationship to Jocasta
- Sophocles was the first to add this (number) actor
- Oedipus' relationship to Jocasta
- Greek city of philosophers and play-wrights
- Greek for King
18 Clues: Greek for King • Antigone's sister • Riddle-defeated monster • Greek city of messy drama • God of wine and celebration • Oedipus' damaged appendages • Answer to the monster riddle • 15 Singers, Audience Stand-in • Clothing-fastener, eye-stabber • Oedipus' relationship to Jocasta • Oedipus' relationship to Jocasta • ____theater, outdoor performance-bowl • ...
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
All About Ancient Greece 2026-03-17
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- Modern country where Athens is still a city
- What the Greeks did not have enough of
- War between Persia and Greece
- Name of league led by Sparta
- Greek city state surrounded by mountains
- Greek city state with a large navy
- Person who lives in Athens
- Geographic shape of Greece
- String of islands
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- Sparta's slogan for war
- Sea that separates Europe and Africa
- Name of league led by Athens
- Money and resources
- Name for Greek towns
- War between Athens and Sparta
- Greeks wrote these to explain the world around them
- Person who lives in Sparta
17 Clues: String of islands • Money and resources • Name for Greek towns • Sparta's slogan for war • Person who lives in Athens • Geographic shape of Greece • Person who lives in Sparta • Name of league led by Athens • Name of league led by Sparta • War between Persia and Greece • War between Athens and Sparta • Greek city state with a large navy • Sea that separates Europe and Africa • ...
Parker Roberts 2021-02-11
Across
- 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 “ “. • ...
World Landmarks 2023-08-06
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- Indian marble mausoleum
- Brazilian Christ statue
- Chinese wall
- Greek temple ruins
- Roman amphitheater
- Russian cathedral
- Turkish mosque
- Japanese Imperial palace
- Jordanian carved city
- French iron tower
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- Indian sacred city
- Spanish Gaudi creation
- Peruvian mountain ruins
- English clock tower
- Ancient wonder in Egypt
- American presidential memorial
- Greek hilltop fortress
- New York statue
- Italian Leaning tower
- Australian opera house
20 Clues: Chinese wall • Turkish mosque • New York statue • Russian cathedral • French iron tower • Indian sacred city • Greek temple ruins • Roman amphitheater • English clock tower • Italian Leaning tower • Jordanian carved city • Spanish Gaudi creation • Greek hilltop fortress • Australian opera house • Indian marble mausoleum • Brazilian Christ statue • Peruvian mountain ruins • Ancient wonder in Egypt • ...
a 2022-01-21
27 Clues: S • B • C • O • N • K • H • F • P • Al • Ne • Mg • Be • Cl • Ca • Si • Li • He • Na • Ar • The best class at TMS • The queen of the Library @TMS • A student in our Chemistry class • A student in our Chemistry class • A student in our Chemistry class • Ancient Greek who believed in atoms • Ancient Greek who did not believe in atoms
greek 2022-09-28
Alexandar The Great 2025-03-13
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- Kingdoms: successor states formed after the death of Alexander the Great, spanning from Greece to India, characterized by the spread of Greek culture and the fusion of Greek and local traditions
- Macedonian Greek general and successor of Alexander the Great.
- Antony: commonly known in English as Mark Antony, was a Roman politician
- Kingdom: Hellenistic kingdom based in Egypt, founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander the Great
- Claudius Ptolemy was a Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer, and music theorist who wrote about a dozen scientific treatises,
- the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a region or country
- networks: interconnected systems of routes and partnerships that facilitate the exchange of goods, services, and culture between different regions
- at Alexandria: massive ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt, and a significant repository of knowledge in the ancient world
- Caesar: led the roman army in the gallic wars.
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- Kingdom: officer and successor of Alexander the Great (during the hellenistic period)
- person who inherits or has the right to inherit property
- person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring
- of Alexandria: renowned ancient center of learning and research
- Pharaoh was the title of the monarch of ancient Egypt from the First Dynasty
- Antioch on the Orontes was a Hellenistic Greek city founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC.
- Kingdom: Macedonian Greek royal house which ruled the kingdom of Macedon during the Hellenistic period.
- VII:last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt, a powerful and strategic leader, and the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty
- : macondian greek general, officer and successor of Alexander the Great
- capital city of italy
19 Clues: capital city of italy • Caesar: led the roman army in the gallic wars. • person who inherits or has the right to inherit property • Macedonian Greek general and successor of Alexander the Great. • of Alexandria: renowned ancient center of learning and research • person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring • ...
Alexandar The Great 2025-03-13
Across
- Kingdoms: successor states formed after the death of Alexander the Great, spanning from Greece to India, characterized by the spread of Greek culture and the fusion of Greek and local traditions
- Macedonian Greek general and successor of Alexander the Great.
- Antony: commonly known in English as Mark Antony, was a Roman politician
- Kingdom: Hellenistic kingdom based in Egypt, founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander the Great
- Claudius Ptolemy was a Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer, and music theorist who wrote about a dozen scientific treatises,
- the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a region or country
- networks: interconnected systems of routes and partnerships that facilitate the exchange of goods, services, and culture between different regions
- at Alexandria: massive ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt, and a significant repository of knowledge in the ancient world
- Caesar: led the roman army in the gallic wars.
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- Kingdom: officer and successor of Alexander the Great (during the hellenistic period)
- person who inherits or has the right to inherit property
- person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring
- of Alexandria: renowned ancient center of learning and research
- Pharaoh was the title of the monarch of ancient Egypt from the First Dynasty
- Antioch on the Orontes was a Hellenistic Greek city founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC.
- Kingdom: Macedonian Greek royal house which ruled the kingdom of Macedon during the Hellenistic period.
- VII:last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt, a powerful and strategic leader, and the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty
- : macondian greek general, officer and successor of Alexander the Great
- capital city of italy
19 Clues: capital city of italy • Caesar: led the roman army in the gallic wars. • person who inherits or has the right to inherit property • Macedonian Greek general and successor of Alexander the Great. • of Alexandria: renowned ancient center of learning and research • person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring • ...
Alexandar The Great 2025-03-13
Across
- Kingdoms: successor states formed after the death of Alexander the Great, spanning from Greece to India, characterized by the spread of Greek culture and the fusion of Greek and local traditions
- Macedonian Greek general and successor of Alexander the Great.
- Antony: commonly known in English as Mark Antony, was a Roman politician
- Kingdom: Hellenistic kingdom based in Egypt, founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a general of Alexander the Great
- Claudius Ptolemy was a Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer, and music theorist who wrote about a dozen scientific treatises,
- the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a region or country
- networks: interconnected systems of routes and partnerships that facilitate the exchange of goods, services, and culture between different regions
- at Alexandria: massive ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt, and a significant repository of knowledge in the ancient world
- Caesar: led the roman army in the gallic wars.
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- Kingdom: officer and successor of Alexander the Great (during the hellenistic period)
- person who inherits or has the right to inherit property
- person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring
- of Alexandria: renowned ancient center of learning and research
- Pharaoh was the title of the monarch of ancient Egypt from the First Dynasty
- Antioch on the Orontes was a Hellenistic Greek city founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC.
- Kingdom: Macedonian Greek royal house which ruled the kingdom of Macedon during the Hellenistic period.
- VII:last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt, a powerful and strategic leader, and the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty
- : macondian greek general, officer and successor of Alexander the Great
- capital city of italy
19 Clues: capital city of italy • Caesar: led the roman army in the gallic wars. • person who inherits or has the right to inherit property • Macedonian Greek general and successor of Alexander the Great. • of Alexandria: renowned ancient center of learning and research • person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring • ...
CS - Unit 2 Review 2023-02-13
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- ancient Greek boat with 3 levels of oars
- Home to the gods and goddesses
- Refused change
- Democracy used by the Athenians
- Formation used by Spartans in battle
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- Greek market place
- War between Greece and Persia
- King of Gods
- Sporting event that occurs every 4 years
- Father of Medicine
- Greek City-State
- Goddess of the moon
- Queen of Gods
- Minoan's and Mycenaean's main source of trade
- Accepted change to improve
15 Clues: King of Gods • Queen of Gods • Refused change • Greek City-State • Greek market place • Father of Medicine • Goddess of the moon • Accepted change to improve • War between Greece and Persia • Home to the gods and goddesses • Democracy used by the Athenians • Formation used by Spartans in battle • ancient Greek boat with 3 levels of oars • Sporting event that occurs every 4 years • ...
personal helicon 2022-11-22
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- the name of a mountain
- river that leads to the underworld
- flower born from a greek character
- the city where 300 starts
- Heaney's source of inspiration
- the theme represented by narcissus
- beneath all in Greek Myth
- A helicon also makes
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- ____and the muses on mount Helicon
- character born from a river
- god of the underworld
- the home of greek gods
- narcissus's companion
- the theme embodied by Artemis
- god who eats his children
15 Clues: A helicon also makes • god of the underworld • narcissus's companion • the name of a mountain • the home of greek gods • the city where 300 starts • god who eats his children • beneath all in Greek Myth • character born from a river • the theme embodied by Artemis • Heaney's source of inspiration • ____and the muses on mount Helicon • river that leads to the underworld • ...
ancient Greece vocabulary 2023-10-17
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- a body of heavily armed infantry
- an ancient Greek city
- a war with Greece and the Persians
- restoring peace to his country
- the social eight
- a towering figure
- most influential philosopher
- bronze age civilization
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- an ancient Greek philosopher
- greatest military leaders in the world
- one of the four major ethnic groups
- a system of government
- a war between Athens and Sparta
- the rise of new comedy
- a Greek poet
15 Clues: a Greek poet • the social eight • a towering figure • an ancient Greek city • a system of government • the rise of new comedy • bronze age civilization • an ancient Greek philosopher • most influential philosopher • restoring peace to his country • a war between Athens and Sparta • a body of heavily armed infantry • a war with Greece and the Persians • ...
Greek GODS of WAR, PEACE and VICTORY 2024-06-12
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- Athena's aspects of warfare
- What Greek see in Ares
- A temple in Athens dedicated to Athena
- Eirene brings tranquility and...
- Ancient Greek's belief in God
- The goddess of Peace
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- Ares is depicted in
- Father of the Greek gods
- Greek God of War
- The capital of Greece named after Athena
- Greeks build these in gods' honour
- Goddess of War and Wisdom
- Where Nike gives the Greeks success
- Athena's three characteristics
- Goddess of Victory
15 Clues: Greek God of War • Goddess of Victory • Ares is depicted in • The goddess of Peace • What Greek see in Ares • Father of the Greek gods • Goddess of War and Wisdom • Athena's aspects of warfare • Ancient Greek's belief in God • Athena's three characteristics • Eirene brings tranquility and... • Greeks build these in gods' honour • Where Nike gives the Greeks success • ...
Ancient Greece V.S. Ancient Rome 2021-02-23
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- Both ancient Rome and Greek both used _____.
- Both the ancient Romans and Greeks used ______ to make wine.
- games Both ancient Greek and Rome had __________.
- In ancient Greece houses always had to be _______ because they were mad with mud.
- In ancient Greek little girls and in ancient Rome boys were taught __________ things. Different
- Some ancient Greeks kept _____ as pets.
- Oil Both the ancient Romans and Greeks used _________.
- In ancient Greek parents let their pet __________ sleep in bed with their children.
- Both ancient Rome and Greek had ____________.
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- In ancient Greece there were many dog breeds including ________.
- In ancient Rome they had ferrets in ancient Greece they had _______.
- Ancient Greeks used ____________ as balls but the ancient Romans used stone.
- In ancient Rome poor people lived in apartments called _______.
- In ancient Greek they were on a vegetarian diet, but in ancient Rome they ate _______. Meat
- and Goddesses Ancient Greek art focused on life but ancient Rome art focused on _________________.
- The ancient Romans had ________ as pets.
- The ancient Greeks used wine to trade and drink but the ancient Romans used to only to_____.
- In ancient Greece a common pet was a ______, but in ancient Rome a common pet is a ferret.
- Geographically, ancient Rome and ancient Greece were _____________, which mean they were both surrounded on three sides by water.
19 Clues: Some ancient Greeks kept _____ as pets. • The ancient Romans had ________ as pets. • Both ancient Rome and Greek both used _____. • Both ancient Rome and Greek had ____________. • games Both ancient Greek and Rome had __________. • Oil Both the ancient Romans and Greeks used _________. • Both the ancient Romans and Greeks used ______ to make wine. • ...
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Greek Civilization Review 2025-04-29
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- Macedonia gained power in the ancient world during the reign of King _____.
- These stories by Aesop were a part of Greek oral tradition.
- These individuals in Greek myths have great powers but look and act like human beings.
- He thought governments should be headed by philosopher-kings.
- He was a commander in the army at 16 and a ruler at 20.
- This group believed that happiness resulted from using reason.
- Many Greeks visited one of these to find out about their future.
- This is a great Athenian writer who stressed courage and understanding.
- This Greek scientist concluded that the earth was round.
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- This man taught students that the universe followed the same laws that governed music and numbers.
- This epic, written by Homer, is about the Trojan War.
- This era was a time when Greek culture spread through the known world.
- This philosopher was sentenced to death for his teachings.
- This is an example of a Greek temple.
- This philosopher's writing had an effect on the U.S. Constitution.
- This city in Egypt was Alexander's capital.
- This philosopher taught his students the "golden mean".
- These people rejected the idea of absolute right or wrong.
18 Clues: This is an example of a Greek temple. • This city in Egypt was Alexander's capital. • This epic, written by Homer, is about the Trojan War. • He was a commander in the army at 16 and a ruler at 20. • This philosopher taught his students the "golden mean". • This Greek scientist concluded that the earth was round. • ...
The Odyssey 2023-04-25
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- How Epic Poems were started; this is another word of prayer.
- This means to be sly or cunning.
- The Greek god of wisdom and battle strategy.
- The Greek god of the sea.
- The Greek god of war.
- a group of persons who have run away from danger.
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- The Epic Greek Hero known for having only one vulnerability: his heel.
- The Greek god of the underworld.
- The chief and leader of the Greek gods.
- The type of flower that convinces Odysseus's men to stay on the island.
- The legendary city known for its impenetrable walls.
11 Clues: The Greek god of war. • The Greek god of the sea. • This means to be sly or cunning. • The Greek god of the underworld. • The chief and leader of the Greek gods. • The Greek god of wisdom and battle strategy. • a group of persons who have run away from danger. • The legendary city known for its impenetrable walls. • ...
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. • ...
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
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? • ...
Greek and Latin Number Roots 2025-09-08
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- Latin for one, as in _____cycle and _____corn.
- Greek for six, as in ______gon or _____hedron.
- Greek for two, as in duet or duel.
- Latin for 100, as in _____ury or per_____.
- Latin for seven, as in ______ember or _____uplets.
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- Latin for four, as in ______lateral or _____rant.
- Greek and Latin for ten, as in _____ember or _____ade.
- Latin for nine, as in _____ogenarian or _____agon.
- Greek and Latin for eight, as in _____apus or _____ober.
- Greek and Latin for three, as in _____angle or ____plet.
- Greek for five, as in ______gon or _______gram.
11 Clues: Greek for two, as in duet or duel. • Latin for 100, as in _____ury or per_____. • Latin for one, as in _____cycle and _____corn. • Greek for six, as in ______gon or _____hedron. • Greek for five, as in ______gon or _______gram. • Latin for four, as in ______lateral or _____rant. • Latin for nine, as in _____ogenarian or _____agon. • ...
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
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. • ...
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
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 Australia 2026-03-23
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 • ...
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 • ...
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. • ...
ancient greece 2018-03-05
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- who received salary
- who taught A2+B2=C2
- what did Hippocrates do
- who taught the elements
- who taught zoology
- what did homer do
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- what column did the greek use that starts with a C
- what column did the greek use that starts with an I
- rule of
- what did phidia do
- who taught ethics
- what did herodotus do
- pericles the _____ general
- how were officials picked
- what did Sophocles do
- what column did the greek use that starts with a D
16 Clues: rule of • who taught ethics • what did homer do • what did phidia do • who taught zoology • who received salary • who taught A2+B2=C2 • what did herodotus do • what did Sophocles do • what did Hippocrates do • who taught the elements • how were officials picked • pericles the _____ general • what column did the greek use that starts with a C • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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"
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 • ...
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 • ...
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? • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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
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
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
Down
- 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" • ...
Iwrbs 2024-12-11
Across
- 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
Down
- 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
Across
- 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
Down
- 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. • ...
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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 • ...
Greek Art 600 B.C.E. - 30 B.C.E. 2022-09-12
Across
- 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 • ...
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 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 • ...
