People
This man improved conditions for the poor by limiting the power of the aristocracy in Athens
Solon
Greek City-State that valued their military presence
Sparta
The belief in many gods is called _____________.
Polytheism
According to an ancient myth, King Minos of Crete built a large _________ beneath his palace.
Labyrinth
The Mysterious Minoans worshipped what animal?
Bull
The lead "hero" in "The Odyssey"
Odysseus
Greek City-State that valued their education
Athens
During the Persian Wars, Athens formed _________ with other Greek city-states
Alliances
In Spartan society, _______ were slaves from conquered regions.
Helots
What is believed to have killed off the Mycenaean people?
A natural disaster that led to civil war
OR
The Sea People
The writer of both "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad"
Homer
This country is where the Olympic Games originated
Greece
Gold and Tin are examples of ___ _________.
Raw materials
In Ancient Greek city-states, the _______ was the city's marketplace and social center.
Agora
Where was Helen stolen from to launch the Trojan War?
The city of Troy
Who led "the 300"?
King Leonidas of Sparta
A palace that could fit nearly 20,000 people
Knossos
The Odyssey is an ____ ____ that was written by Homer.
Typically built on a hilltop, the _______ was the city's last line of defense.
Acropolis
At what age did Spartan boys leave their families and join the military?
Between 7 and 9 years old
Which king was defeated at the Battle of Marathon?
King Darius I
The Minoan population lived mainly on this island
Crete
The word _____ is the foundational word for "politics"
Polis
_____ are very old stories used to explain different phenomena.
Myths
Is "The Odyssey" classified as fiction or non-fiction?
Fiction