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