Mysteries of the Lost Civilization

3. A person who wants to understand and explain all parts of life.
4. The sudden forcing of material from a volcano.
5. Something that is unknown or difficult to understand.
8. Something that proves something to be real or true.
15. According to mythology, this son of Zeus ruled the island of Crete.
16. The palace where Minos ruled Crete.
17. Palace ruins are located here, researchers study these to learn about the Minoan culture.
19. Fell apart.
21. Paintings on walls or ceilings made of plaster.
22. The force created by something pushing firmly on something else; a buildup of energy.
23. A sudden, terrible event.
24. The kings of Atlantis are said to be descendants of this Greek god.

1. An idea or ideas that explain events based on evidence.
2. Made someone greatly curious.
6. This type of large wave was caused by the eruption of Thera.
7. Made up, not true.
9. Where the island of Crete is located.
10. People from Greece who invaded Crete in 1450 BCE.
11. People who carefully study topics to find facts and discover truth.
12. A culture that has developed forms of government, religion, sciences, language, art, and learning.
13. Entered another country to take over or to make war.
14. A man who wrote tales about the Mycenaeans.
18. Connected by blood from an ancestor.
19. A large hole caused by the collapse of a volcano.
20. The current name of the island called Thera.
22. An ancient Greek philosopher who told a very interesting story.