Across
- 2. Athletic games held in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
- 4. A single ruler, such as a king, who holds all the power in a country.
- 5. Olympus, The mythical home of the Greek gods.
- 6. A ruler who seized power without legal right but sometimes helped the people.
- 9. A temple dedicated to Athena, located in Athens.
- 11. One of several people who rule a country together, sharing the power.
- 13. A Greek city-state known for its focus on education and democracy.
- 14. Greek city-state known for its military strength and discipline.
- 16. People who could vote, own land, and participate in the city's assembly.
Down
- 1. "rule by the people"
- 3. Stories about gods and heroes that explain natural phenomena and cultural traditions.
- 4. This landform kept communities isolated and made travel difficult.
- 7. A system of government first developed in Athens, where citizens vote on decisions.
- 8. A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, like Greece itself.
- 10. A central public space in Greek city-states used for markets and gatherings.
- 12. The king of the Greek gods in mythology.
- 15. The study of wisdom, ethics, and knowledge; practiced by Greeks like Socrates and Plato.