Crossword Puzzle

4. A Greek city-state, which included a city and the surrounding countryside; it acted like an independent nation.
8. A military alliance led by Athens formed to protect Greek city-states from Persia.
11. A major Greek city-state known for democracy, education, philosophy, and the arts.
12. A kingdom north of Greece, known for Philip II and Alexander the Great, who conquered much of the ancient world.
13. A military formation of Greek soldiers standing shoulder-to-shoulder with shields overlapping and spears outward.
14. Peninsula A large peninsula in southeastern Europe, where Greece is located.
15. A government in which power is held by the wealthy, land-owning nobles.
16. Civilization A blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures created after Alexander the Great’s conquests.
17. A government ruled by one person, usually a king or queen, who inherits power.
18. A person who seizes power illegally and rules with absolute authority.
19. An economic system where people trade goods and services directly without using money.

1. An economic system where money is used to buy and sell goods and services.
2. A large marble temple dedicated to Athena, located on the Acropolis in Athens.
3. A government in which citizens have the power to make decisions, often through voting.
5. A government ruled by a small group of people, usually wealthy or powerful.
6. A military alliance led by Sparta, formed to counter the power of Athens.
7. A war between groups within the same country.
9. A period of great cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievement in a society; in Greece, it refers to Athens under Pericles.
10. A thinker who studies and seeks knowledge about life, truth, and the universe using reason.
13. A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.