Greece

4. the use of reasoning to solve a problem or gain knowledge.
5. a protector or supporter
6. democracy- a form of government in which the people rather than a representative decide issues.
8. traditional stories used by a culture to explain natural or historical events.
10. a very long poem that relates the adventures of a hero.
12. a performance by actors that is serious and often has a sad ending.
13. a fanciful story that teaches a lesson
15. a tax that conquered people are forced to pay.
16. the study of the nature and life.
17. work of literature meant to be performed by actors.

1. a group of buildings used to house soldiers.
2. a city-state in ancient greece
3. a race of 26.3 miles.
7. a farm worker of ancient sparta, who had a few rights and freedom.
9. government ruled by a small group of powerful people.
11. - a person with full legal rights under a government.
14. an object that, when used in a random contest to make a choice, indicates the choice.
16. to come before.