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- 5. Philosopher who taught by asking questions and was later sentenced to death by Athenian officials.
- 6. The city-state where democracy and philosophy flourished.
- 7. Governors appointed by the Persian king to rule over different provinces.
- 9. The Greek term for a city-state.
- 10. A vast empire that stretched from Egypt to India and was the main enemy of the Greeks.
- 14. A high hill in the center of a Greek city-state, often holding temples like the Parthenon.
- 16. Famous mountain pass battle where 300 Spartans and other Greeks held off a massive Persian army.
- 17. Macedonian king who conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture across the Middle East.
- 18. Greek thinker who taught Alexander the Great and studied logic and science.
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- 1. A person who studies and seeks wisdom or knowledge; literally means "lover of wisdom."
- 2. Student of Socrates who founded the Academy and wrote The Republic.
- 3. Independent political units like Athens and Sparta, made up of a city and the surrounding lands.
- 4. the Great The founder of the Persian Empire, known for his respectful treatment of conquered peoples.
- 8. The decisive sea battle where the Athenian navy trapped and crushed the larger Persian fleet.
- 11. Greek city-state famous for its focus on military strength and discipline.
- 12. A government first developed in Athens where citizens vote on laws and leaders.
- 13. The battle where a small Athenian army defeated the Persians and a runner was sent to bring the news.
- 14. An outdoor marketplace and meeting place in ancient Greece, led to democracy.
- 15. A fearsome military formation of hoplite soldiers standing shoulder-to-shoulder with spears.
