Ancient Greece Review

2. Athletic games held in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
4. A single ruler, such as a king, who holds all the power in a country.
5. Olympus, The mythical home of the Greek gods.
6. A ruler who seized power without legal right but sometimes helped the people.
9. A temple dedicated to Athena, located in Athens.
11. One of several people who rule a country together, sharing the power.
13. A Greek city-state known for its focus on education and democracy.
14. Greek city-state known for its military strength and discipline.
16. People who could vote, own land, and participate in the city's assembly.

1. "rule by the people"
3. Stories about gods and heroes that explain natural phenomena and cultural traditions.
4. This landform kept communities isolated and made travel difficult.
7. A system of government first developed in Athens, where citizens vote on decisions.
8. A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, like Greece itself.
10. A central public space in Greek city-states used for markets and gatherings.
12. The king of the Greek gods in mythology.
15. The study of wisdom, ethics, and knowledge; practiced by Greeks like Socrates and Plato.