Greek Civilization Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 1. “king of gods and man” according to Greek mythology; ruler of Olympus.
  2. 4. The most influential leader of Athens from 460 to 429 BC.
  3. 5. The “Father of Geometry”. His book Elements continues as the basis for geometry books today.
  4. 7. The most spectacular temple in ancient Athens, dedicated to city’s patron goddess Athena.
  5. 9. Government headed by a tyrant who gained complete control of it, usually by force.
  6. 10. A Greek philosopher and mathematician of the sixth century BC.
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  1. 2. A contemporary of Pericles; believed that knowledge was a virtue, and ignorance produced evil.
  2. 3. Cultures that are influenced by Greek culture.
  3. 6. Invaders who conquered the Mycenaean civilization around 1200 BC.
  4. 8. King of the Persian Empire who organized a full-scale invasion of Greece but died before it could be carried out.