Ancient Greece

3. meant the "rule of the best"
4. a rectangular military formation
5. the Great, Macedonian ruler and military general who built one of the largest empires in the ancient world.
7. a system of direct political rule called demokratia, meaning "rule by the people,"
10. means "from the ancient Greek district of Doris"
13. an independent, self-governing city-state in ancient Greece.
14. War, a series of military conflicts between the Greco-Persian Wars independent Greek city-states and the massive Achaemenid (Persian) Empire.
15. the ancient Bronze Age civilization that flourished on the Greek island of Crete from about 3000 BC to 1100 BC

1. a foundational ancient Greek philosopher from Athens
2. the first advanced, Greek-speaking civilization on the mainland of Greece
6. War, fought between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies for control over ancient Greece.
8. "the best purpose" or "the highest goal."
9. "broad" or "wide."
11. Civilization, the historical period of ancient Greek culture and power that lasted from the death of Alexander the Great
12. means "hostage" or "pledge."
13. of Macedonia, the King of Macedonia