Across
- 3. is the study of ideas about life, truth, and knowledge.
- 5. the Great and Philip II expanded Greek influence across vast regions.
- 9. was the public marketplace and gathering space of a Greek city-state.
- 10. is a system of rule led by a single king or queen.
- 12. is a government where citizens have political power.
- 13. was a government led by wealthy, noble families.
- 14. is the collection and study of myths.
- 16. society included democracy, strong architecture and art, and an economy based on farming, trade, and craftsmanship.
- 17. was a tight military formation of soldiers with shields and spears.
- 18. were groups of citizens who decided legal cases.
- 19. Greece included early civilizations like the Minoans and Mycenaeans and stories such as the Odyssey.
- 21. was a humorous play meant to entertain and criticize society.
- 24. and Sparta were major city-states whose conflicts shaped Greek history.
- 25. period began after Alexander the Great and spread Greek culture widely.
- 27. materials are natural resources used to make goods.
- 29. poems were long stories that told about heroic adventures and values.
- 30. were fast Greek warships powered by three rows of oars.
- 32. democracy allows citizens to elect leaders to make decisions.
- 35. describes a place with many cultures and diverse people.
- 37. were machines used to launch weapons during battles.
- 39. is a framework used to study civilizations by examining geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, and social structure.
- 40. is a government controlled by a small, powerful group.
- 41. is a deadly disease that spreads quickly among populations.
Down
- 1. are partnerships formed for shared protection or goals.
- 2. was a serious play that often ended in loss or suffering.
- 4. is a temporary agreement to stop fighting.
- 6. were enslaved people in Sparta who worked the land.
- 7. was a complex maze, often linked to Greek myths.
- 8. were rulers who gained power illegally and ruled harshly.
- 9. Greece developed city-states because mountains limited travel, while seas encouraged trade and connection.
- 11. is a famous temple that shows Greek architectural skill.
- 15. and Solon helped create laws and systems that shaped democracy.
- 20. Age was a time of major cultural and economic growth, especially in Athens.
- 22. democracy allowed citizens to vote on laws themselves.
- 23. were legendary figures known for bravery, strength, or intelligence.
- 24. was a high, fortified hill used for temples and important buildings.
- 26. were stories used to explain natural events, beliefs, and traditions.
- 28. philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shaped Western thinking.
- 31. describes beings that never die, often gods or mythical figures.
- 33. is remembered for moral-based fables.
- 34. League was a group of Greek city-states formed for mutual defense.
- 35. Greece saw great achievements but declined after wars like the Peloponnesian War.
- 36. is a military strategy where a city is surrounded to force surrender.
- 38. was a Greek city-state that functioned as its own community and government.