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- 3. Wealthy trading culture located on the island Crete. They exported pottery, wine, olive oil and metals.
- 5. a marble temple in the Acropolis built to honor the goddess Athena.
- 6. questioned people’s values and beliefs.
- 8. Long poem that tells the story of a legendary hero or historical figured
- 9. land surrounded by water on three sides.
- 10. Every citizen is allowed to vote on government issues. Democracy means ruled by the people.
- 11. Famous Greek Poet who wrote epic poetry about legendary heroes.
- 15. the search for wisdom and the right way to live.
- 16. A small group of the richest citizens control the decision making and government
- 18. olympus Located in northern Greece, where gods and goddesses lived.
- 19. walled hill where Greeks sought safety during an attack.
- 21. sheltered place along the coast for ships and fishing boats.
- 22. located NE of Greece. Separated by mountains. They practiced the first form of democracy.
- 23. largest, militaristic, Greek city-state.
- 24. single ruler
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- 1. War- War fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 BC to 404 BC.
- 2. A person who has rights and responsibilities to his own country.
- 4. Responsible for giving ALL citizens a say in government, rich or poor.
- 7. the Great- In nine years, he won control over the largest empire of his day. Alexandria in Greece had an agora, theaters, temples, a stadium and a gymnasium. One of its first lighthouses was one of the seven wonders of the world.
- 12. conquered Crete and took over the Minoans valuable goods.
- 13. trade product in the ancient world.
- 14. Greek city-state
- 17. farmers gathered here to trade with craftworkers. Town meetings and trials also took place here
- 19. law-making body of government.
- 20. skilled public speaker.