Ancient Greece

4. King of Persia, son of Darius I
11. humorous plays that mocked people or customs
12. Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem
14. the first known female scientist
16. War between Athens and Sparta
17. weak leaders who told people what they wanted to hear, even if it wasn't true
18. to reject
19. A serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character
21. Athenian leader noted for advancing democracy in Athens and for ordering the construction of the Parthenon.

1. Many different cultures living together in the same location
2. piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
3. small piece of land that connects to larger areas of land
5. "Founder of Medicine" He was a scientist that believed all diseases came from natural causes
6. a professional story teller
7. Greek philosopher; Socratic method--questioning; sentenced to death for corrupting Athens youth
8. A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.
9. a traditional Greek story telling of gods and ancestors
10. a professional soldier hired by a foreign army
13. A Greek Philosopher, taught Alexander the Great, started a famous school, studied with Plato
15. Socrates' most well known pupil. Founded an academy in Athens.
16. a poor farmer
20. a long poem telling of the deeds of a hero