This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ancient Civilizations has 23 clues. Answers range from 4 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
______ the Great
This philosopher compared 158 governments to find the best one.
A city in Greece whose patron goddess was Athena.
This type of drama typically made fun of scholars and politicians.
A type of government in which all citizens have a say.
A story that details a protagonist and their heroic deeds.
A short traditional story that teaches a lesson.
A country in Europe composed of cities such as Athens and Sparta.
Widely referred to as the "Father of History."
Wrote a detailed account of the Peloponnesian War.
The Persian War that took place 26 miles from Athens
A short story that involves gods and goddesses and usually explains something or teaches a lesson.
A paper-like plant used for writing.
The magnificent structure built atop the ruins of a Persian temple.
The large empire west in Asia Minor that attempted to overtake Greece.
This philosopher was a student of Socrates and rejected democracy as a form of government.
Believed the universe was governed by the same rules as math and science.
Believed that there was an absolute truth, right and wrong. Left no writings behind.
Travelling professional teachers.
A city in Greece that sent their male children to military training when they turned 7.
The Persian war fought in ______ Pass.
A type of drama that depicts a character struggling to overcome challenges only to fail in the end.
The chief god of Greek mythology.