Across
- 4. A government system ruled by a small, privileged class or nobility based on wealth, family, or social status.
- 7. A ruler who seizes power unlawfully
- 11. A large peninsula in southeastern Europe that includes Greece and other countries
- 15. The blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures that emerged after Alexander the Great’s conquests.
- 17. An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens to defend against Persia and promote Athenian dominance.
- 18. A landform surrounded by water on 3 sides
- 19. A system of government where power is vested in the people
- 20. A form of government where power is held by a single ruler, and is typically inherited by birth.
Down
- 1. A military alliance of Greek city-states led by Sparta, formed to counter the power of Athens.
- 2. An economic system where goods and services are exchanged w/o the use of money
- 3. A thinker who seeks knowledge and understanding about life, reality, and human behavior, often questioning traditional beliefs.
- 5. An economic system where money is used as a medium of exchange to buy and sell goods and services
- 6. A powerful ancient Greek city-state
- 8. An ancient kingdom in northern Greece
- 9. A conflict between groups within the same country, often over political or social differences.
- 10. A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, located on the Acropolis of Athens
- 12. A form of government where power is held by a small group of individuals, often from the wealthy or elite class.
- 13. A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing
- 14. Central political, economic, and cultural unit in ancient Greece
- 16. A military formation of heavily armed soldiers arranged in close rows, used by ancient Greek armies for defense and attack.