Hellenistic Greece

2. A form of government that gives power to the people. Originated in Athens. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.4)
4. A Greek philosopher who challenged his students to ask questions and think for themselves. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.1)
6. One of the greatest Greek playwrights, wrote comedies. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.2)
11. A Greek philosopher who laid the foundation for biology, law, physics, and politics. Also tutored Alexander the Great. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.1)
13. An era when the world was dominated by Greek culture. The three centuries after Alexander's death. (Ch. 9 lesson 3.3)
14. A form of play that was humorous and mocked famous people. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.2)
15. A temple built in honor of Athena. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.3) Demonstrates the wealth and political power of Athens.
16. The study of the universe and our place in it. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.1)
17. A slave who wrote fables, or short stories with animals as the main characters. Each fable taught a moral lesson. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.1)
18. A group of people chosen to decide guilt or innocence in a trial. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.4)

1. Worldly, diverse, a way to describe the city of Alexandria.(Ch. 9 lesson 3.3)
3. A Greek philosopher who believed the world was a shadow of a superior world. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.1)
5. The capital of the Hellenistic world. Had a worldly atmosphere and housed the Great Library. (Ch. 9 lesson 3.3)
7. A form of play which was serious and had characters suffering before an unhappy ending. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.2)
8. Wrote about the history of the Persian Wars. Considered the father of history. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.1)
9. The goddess of wisdom and war. The patron saint of Athens. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.3)
10. One of the greatest Greek playwrights, wrote tragedies. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.2)
11. Macedonian king who conquered the Persian empire. His conquests helped spread Greek culture throughout Asia and start the Hellenistic era.(Ch. 9 lesson 2.2)
12. the god of dance and theater. Greek drama evolved from plays honoring him. (Ch. 9 lesson 4.2)