Geography
This city-state within Ancient Greece was known for its dedication to military excellence and trained its citizens at an early age.
Sparta
This form of government originated in Greece in which people have a say in government by having representatives make decisions for them.
Democracy
Though he was believed to be blind, this man authored The Iliad and The Odyssey which shaped the societal beliefs of the Greeks.
Homer
One of the greatest rulers the world has ever known who conquered the Persian Empire by the age of 23.
Alexander the Great
This athletic event held every 4 years in Ancient Greece was created in honor of the Greek God Zeus and promoted the physical fitness of the Greeks.
Olympics
This city-state within Greece was known for its economic excellence and cultural achievements while restricting opportunities for women.
Athens
This form of government present in Ancient Greece involved a single ruler inheriting the throne hereditarily and making decisions on their own.
Monarchy
This genre of Greek theatre was designed to make the protagonist fall victim to catastrophe and teach cautionary tales to all who watched.
Tragedy
This Greek philosopher came up with the method of finding truth by questioning and was executed by being forced to drink poison as a result.
Socrates
This military conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans was fought either over economic power or the theft of a Greek Queen depending on which source you believe.
Trojan War
This city in Egypt was established as a tribute to a great Greek conqueror and allowed Greek culture to make its way into a new region.
Alexandria
This form of government present in Ancient Greece involved a "select few" wealthy individuals having the final say and control within the government.
Oligarchy
This genre of Greek theatre involved light-hearted plays meant to show the entertaining side of the Greeks
Comedy
This Greek philosopher assessed all forms of government and believed rule by a single leader was the best and most effective government there was.
Aristotle
Pythagoras created this mathematical equation that helps one find the missing side length of a right triangle.
Pythagorean Theorem
This temple constructed on a Greek acropolis was built as a tribute to the Goddess Athena and was loved by some but hated by others within Ancient Greece.
Parthenon
This form of government originated in Greece, where people had a "direct" role in political functions but led to disastrous results and corruption.
Direct Democracy
The dangerous monster portrayed in The Odyssey that got its 1 eye poked out by Odysseus.
Cyclops
This Greek Philosopher created the first academy and was known for his sexist beliefs thinking men were vastly superior to women.
Plato
The man who assassinated Phillip II of Macedonia over a lover's quarrel ironically held this job which involved protecting the king.
Bodyguard
The large body of water close in proximity to most of the Ancient Greek city-states located on the Greek mainland.
Aegean Sea
This form of government present in Ancient Greece featured the wealthiest social class having all the power and influence within the government.
Aristocracy
The central character of The Iliad that was Greece's mightiest warrior. (Better hope his heel doesn't give out)
Achilles
This statesman and leader of Athens oversaw the city's golden age in which Athens made major economic and cultural achievements.
Pericles
This military formation popularized in Ancient Greece put soldiers equipped with shields in the front and soldiers equipped with spears stacked behind the frontline.
Phalanx