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- 3. The art of public speaking which was essential for civic participation.
- 4. The deadly disease that struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
- 6. A type of Greek play that was written to be lighthearted and humorous.
- 10. The Persian King who first attempted to invade Greece at the Battle of Marathon.
- 11. A military formation where soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder with overlapping shields.
- 14. A leader in a Greek city-state who seized power by force.
- 15. The type of trade and travel that Greeks relied on due to their access to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 17. The simplest style of Greek column featuring a plain, circular top.
- 18. The most decorative style of Greek column featuring carved acanthus leaves.
- 20. The type of landform that describes the Peloponnesian region, which is surrounded by water on three sides.
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- 1. A god or goddess believed to have humanlike qualities.
- 2. Money or goods paid by smaller city-states to Athens for protection.
- 5. The son of Darius who led a massive Persian army to invade Greece a second time.
- 7. The kingdom to the north of Greece that eventually conquered the city-states.
- 8. Settlements established by Greeks in new lands to increase maritime trade.
- 9. A type of Greek play that usually had a sad ending for the main character.
- 12. The school of higher learning founded by the philosopher Plato.
- 13. An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain period of time.
- 16. A style of Greek column identified by scroll-like decorations at the top.
- 19. The geographical region to the east of mainland Greece that contained many Greek colonies.
