Ancient Greece Vocabulary Crossword

A city on a high, rocky hill
A ruler who forcefully takes power
A form of government in which citizens govern themselves
Someone or something that lives forever
Any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods
A type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main character
A public market and meeting place in an ancient Greek city
Someone who used reason to understand the world
Spartan slaves, owned by the state
Group of armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece
A widespread disease
A province in the Ancient Persian Empire
War between Athens and Sparta. Nearly all Greek States were involved
Greek foot soldier
High ranking government official in Sparta, elected by the council of elders
Rule by a small group of people
Stories about gods and heroes
Story meant to teach a lesson
Words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
the art of public speaking and debate
Greek teachers of philosophy and public speaking
created by witnesses, or first recorders
part of the army in which soldiers ride horses
like the Greeks.’ The time when Greek culture spread through the known world
Philosophy stating the purpose of life is to look for happiness and peace