Ancient Greece

2. the author of the epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.
4. Area of land that is surrounded on three sides by water
9. Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live.
10. began as a festival honoring the gods; included sporting events and poetry competitions.
13. A war between Athens and Sparta.
14. All citizens can participate directly in the government

1. High hill that a strong fortress was on.
2. Slaves in Sparta.
3. Greek word for a city-state
5. Gathering of citizens
6. a great temple of Athena that is located on the acropolis in Athens. The ruins still stand today.
7. the period of expansion of Greek culture and history following Alexander's death until the rise of the Roman Empire in 31 BCE.
8. Type of government in which only a few people have power.
11. A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
12. famous philosopher that was the tutor of Alexander the Great
15. Leader who held power through the use of force