This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ancient Civilizations has 15 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
5 The most famous Greek city-states
7 Combination of two Greek words that means “rule by the people”
A place located in northern Greece where the gods and goddesses were believed to live
1 One of the most famous philosophers; had been Alexander’s private teacher
King of Macedonia who never made his desire to conquer all of Greece; assassinated at his daughter’s wedding
A type of government in which a small group of the richest and most powerful citizens controlled decision-making
A walled hill where people of the city could seek safety during enemy attacks
Leader of Athens around 450 B.C. who saw to it that any citizen rich or poor could take part in government
A sheltered place along the coast
A place for town meetings and where farmers and craftspeople could trade
An area of land nearly surrounded by water
Son of Philip the Second; became king of Macedonia after his father was assassinated
A new culture made up of Greek ideas blended with African and Asian traditions
A powerful kingdom north of Greece
A type of government in which there is a single ruler