Greek civilization

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  1. 1. A collection of stories about gods and heroes that explain the beliefs and customs of ancient Greeks
  2. 3. The author of the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey, which tell the stories of ancient Greek heroes
  3. 4. A king of Macedon who conquered much of the known world and spread Greek culture throughout his empire
  4. 7. A fortified hill in Athens that contains the Parthenon and other ancient Greek buildings
  5. 11. A series of athletic competitions held every four years in ancient Greece, revived in modern times
  6. 12. A temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena, known for its impressive architecture
  7. 13. A form of government developed in ancient Greece that gives citizens a voice in decision-making
  8. 14. A form of entertainment popular in ancient Greece that involved performances of plays and musicals
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  1. 1. An ancient Greek city known for its impressive fortified palace and role in the Trojan War
  2. 2. A field of study that aims to understand the nature of reality, knowledge, and values
  3. 5. A Greek philosopher who studied under Plato and tutored Alexander the Great
  4. 6. A Greek philosopher and student of Socrates who founded the Academy in Athens
  5. 8. A priest or priestess who acted as a medium for communication with the gods in ancient Greece
  6. 9. A prominent statesman and general in Athens during the 5th century BCE who oversaw a period of cultural and intellectual growth
  7. 10. A powerful city-state in ancient Greece known for its highly disciplined military culture