Across
- 3. A period of time when a king, queen, or other ruler is in power.
- 4. City-state that became known for its democracy, education, art, and philosophy. Later led the Delian League.
- 6. A series of rulers from the same family who rule a country or empire over time.
- 7. A City-state known for its powerful army and strict military society.
- 8. A War fought between the Greeks and the city of Troy. The story became famous from the Trojan Horse attack and Helen of Troy legend.
- 10. The enslaved population in Sparta who were forced to work the land and provide food for Spartan citizens. Spartan government controlled them.
- 12. A person who asks questions and uses reason to think about life, knowledge, and how people should live. Thinking about thinking
- 16. Lived on mainland Greece and first built powerful kingdoms that influenced later culture. Main side of the Trojan War
- 17. A period of long-term decline in a civilization where progress and writing falls.
- 18. A settlement in a new area that has ties to its homeland for resources and land.
- 19. After the Mycenaean civilization collapsed around 1100 B.C., Greece entered a period of decline in population, trade, and writing.
Down
- 1. A war fought mainly between Athens and Sparta and their allies from 431 to 404 B.C.
- 2. An open public space in ancient Greece where people gathered to shop, meet, and discuss important issues. City-state meeting place.
- 5. Ancient Greek rulers who took power without the usual legal right to rule, often by force.
- 6. Form of government in which citizens have a say in how they are ruled.
- 9. A form of government in which a small group of people holds most of the power.
- 11. A series of conflicts between the Persian Empire and Greek city-states during the early 400s B.C.
- 13. The Greek name for city-state that included a city, surrounding land, and its own government.
- 14. Early civilization that lived on the island of Crete and became wealthy through trade and sailing.
- 15. Five elected officials in ancient Sparta who helped oversee the government and the behavior and education of citizens. Part of Oligarchy in Sparta
