Ancient Greek Civilizations

Harsh, strict, and uncomfortable.

Marathon is a place where a runner ran many miles during a famous battle.

Sparta and Athens are _______ in ancient Greece.

the act of conquering, or taking over something or someone, a win is called _____

the ancient Greeks believed that Mount ____ was the home of the most powerful gods and goddesses.

someone who seeks to understand and explain people and the world in which they live.

The Persians lost the Battle of ______ and the Battle of Thermopylae.

____ is one of Athens contributions to us today.

The Olympic games today are very different than the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.

one your own, free from the control of other people or things.

A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

A way of governing, or ruling, that gives the people the power to choose their leaders and help create their own laws.

Someone who enters a place, such as a country, by force in order to conquer it is called an invader.

The famous and wise philosopher Socrates did NOT believe in buying lots of stuff and being alone.

a footrace measuring a little more than twenty-six miles.

Alexander the Great worked very hard to become strong and powerful.

someone who carries messages and does other errands, or jobs is called _____.

The Greek city-state of Athens was named after Athena after she offered the Athenians the on olive tree.

to choose or like something more than something else.

to train to obey people.

Alexander the _____ succeed in conquering many lands.

excellent or wonderful

the style in which buildings and other structures are designed.

a sailable route between two bodies of water.

In ancient Greek religion, Zeus is king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus.

Helpful or important things or ideas that are shared and/or passed down through time.

The Olympic games are a bunch of contests that ancient Greek athletes participated in.

Alexander the Great received his because he conquered so many areas during his lifetime.