Across
- 3. a sacred place where Greeks asked the gods for advice
- 6. a deadly disease that weakened Athens during the Peloponnesian War
- 7. the home of the Greek gods
- 10. the kingdom ruled by Alexander the Great
- 11. one way Greek ideas spread
- 12. independent communities formed because mountains separated Greece
- 13. a system where citizens vote directly on decisions
- 15. a hilltop used for temples and important buildings in Athens
- 17. the idea that laws apply to everyone, including leaders
- 18. the Greek god honored during the Olympic Games
- 20. independent Greek city-states formed because of geography
- 21. the city-state focused on military training and discipline
- 23. a landform that explains why Greece had access to the sea
- 25. the sea that allowed ancient Greeks to trade and travel
- 26. the sea east of Greece that supported trade and travel
- 31. a conflict between Athens and Sparta that weakened Greece
- 32. a temple built to honor Athena and show Athenian pride
- 33. describing Athenian democracy because not everyone could vote
- 34. a prize showing honor mattered more than money
Down
- 1. a thinker who seeks knowledge and understanding
- 2. athletic games held to honor Zeus
- 4. believing in many gods
- 5. a government ruled by a small group of powerful people
- 6. wars caused when Persia tried to expand into Greek land
- 8. the philosopher who taught by asking questions
- 9. the city-state known for democracy and education
- 14. a free man in Athens who could participate in government
- 16. describing the blending of Greek and local cultures
- 19. the southern peninsula where Sparta was located
- 22. the marketplace and meeting place in ancient Athens
- 24. a thinking skill taught to boys in Athens
- 27. the leader who spread Greek culture through conquest
- 28. a philosopher who studied nature and taught Alexander
- 29. the sea west of Greece used by Greek sailors
- 30. a temporary peace agreement during the Olympic Games