This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ancient Civilizations has 16 clues. Answers range from 4 to 23 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
A body of land with water on three sides.
Someone who writes or performs epic poems or stories aobut heroes and their deeds.
A settlement in a new territory that has close ties to its homeland
A gathering place; marketplace in ancient Greece
A Greek city-state
A group of armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece arranged close together in rows
An absolute ruler unrestrained by law
A government by the people
A government in which a small group has control.
Enslaved people in ancient Sparta.
A high-ranked government official in Sparta who was elected by the council of elders
The territory governed by an official known as a satrap
A Persian religion based on the belief of one god
A form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process
A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment