Vocabulary November 29th

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Across
  1. 2. The power to rule rests in the hands of a single person, historically either a king or a queen. When the king dies the power is transferred to the oldest son.
  2. 4. The historical period of Ancient Greece from 800 BCE to 480 BCE. During this time the city- states of Athens and Sparta began to form. Greek philosophy and theatre began to develop as well.
  3. 5. One of the most powerful Greek city- states, this was the birthplace of democracy.
  4. 6. the power to rule rests in the hands of a single person who controls almost everything. This ruler takes power by force.
  5. 8. An independent city with its own government and economic system.
  6. 10. The power to rule rests in the hands of a small group of leaders that share power equally
Down
  1. 1. A ruler of Ancient Greece who conquered much of the civilized world from Greece to India including Egypt.
  2. 3. Citizens have the right to vote.
  3. 7. a collection of traditional tales from cultures all over the world. They are stories about how the world was created and how certain things happen.
  4. 9. the central meeting place in Ancient Greek Cities.