Unit 11 Crossword
Across
- 2. When culture is a combination of Greek and Roman it is known as ______-Roman
- 6. Discovered many concepts such as square numbers and his popular theorem about triangles.
- 8. Thought that knowledge was gained through observation; analyzed data, studied math & logic. He realized the Earth is round by observing the position of stars.
- 10. Student of Aristotle. Encouraged research and learning throughout his empire.
- 11. culture that is greek-like
- 12. _______ poetry were shorter poems often sung along with stringed instruments
- 13. Greek Victory that ended the first Persian War
- 16. Invented an early type of laser by using mirrors.
- 18. Macedonian Pike, 18ft spear
- 19. Taught by Socrates and founded a school of philosophy called the Academy. Thought society should be led by philosopher-kings.
- 20. logical guess
Down
- 1. ________ league was an alliance that included Sparta
- 3. Believed that divine reason governed the universe and that people needed to live in harmony with nature and try to master their emotions through self-control
- 4. "Father of History"; Investigated the conflict of the Persian wars in his book The Histories
- 5. He engaged citizens in discussions by asking question after question to force his listeners to think for themselves
- 7. The battle that broke the Persians' naval power and caused the Persians to retreat ending the Second Persian War
- 9. ______ league was an alliance that included Athens
- 11. Best known Greek doctor who made his students swear an oath to use their knowledge in ethical ways
- 14. Wrote about the history of the Peloponnesian War. He would visit the battle site and interview people who participated in the event.
- 15. World's first Autobiography. Hoped that history could teach people to live a moral life
- 17. collection of stories about gods and heroes