Ancient Greece

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  1. 2. A Greek city-state, the basic unit of Greek political life.
  2. 3. Greek philosopher who encouraged questioning and critical thinking.
  3. 6. Student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, philosopher and scientist.
  4. 7. Greek civilization known for military strength and Trojan War involvement
  5. 9. Government ruled by a small group of noble, land-owning families.
  6. 10. WAR War between Athens and Sparta that weakened Greece.
  7. 12. Military formation of foot soldiers with spears and shields.
  8. 13. Civilization blending Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences.
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  1. 1. Student of Socrates, wrote The Republic and founded the Academy.
  2. 2. WAR Series of wars in which Greek city-states fought the Persian Empire.
  3. 4. Government ruled by the people, first developed in Athens.
  4. 5. Blind poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey.
  5. 7. Early Greek civilization on Crete known for trade and the palace at Knossos
  6. 8. Greek-speaking people who moved into Greece after the fall of the Mycenaeans.
  7. 11. Conqueror who created a vast empire and spread Greek culture.
  8. 12. OF MACEDONIA King who conquered Greece, father of Alexander the Great.