Greece

2. A war between groups within the same country.
4. Student of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle. Believed the wisest people should rule.
6. Stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes used to explain nature and traditions.
10. A style of government that gives power to citizens to make decisions by voting.
12. A style of government ruled by a few powerful individuals or families.
13. A famous temple in Athens built to honor the goddess Athena.
16. A mix of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures spread by Alexander the Great.
17. A small area like a city that acts like a country with its own laws, army, culture, and language.
18. A Greek city-state known for education, philosophy, and the first democracy.

1. Student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great. Believed in science and reason.
3. The study of thinking, knowledge, and the meaning of life.
4. The peninsula in southern Greece where the city-state Sparta was located.
5. Athletic games held to honor Zeus; they began in ancient Greece.
7. A Greek city-state focused on military strength and discipline.
8. A government where one leader takes control, often by force. Can be good or bad depending on the ruler.
9. A philosopher who taught by asking questions. He challenged leaders and believed in critical thinking.
11. The Great Greek leader who conquered many lands and spread Greek culture (Hellenistic culture).
14. The Greek word for city-state, the basic political unit in ancient Greece.
15. Land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to a landmass on the fourth side.
18. A public space in Greek city-states used as a market and meeting area.