Greek Civilization Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• athens : the capital city, known for its cultural and political achievements.
• sparta : a prominent city-state known for its military prowess and discipline.
• philosophy : the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.
• democracy : a system of government in which citizens participate in decision-making.
• olympics : ancient games held every four years in honor of zeus.
• acropolis : a high city, often the site of temples, most famously the one in athens.
• socrates : a foundational philosopher known for his method of questioning and dialogue.
• plato : a student of socrates and founder of the academy; known for his works on philosophy.
• aristotle : a philosopher and scientist, student of plato, who wrote on various subjects.
• drama : a form of literature performed by actors, originating in ancient greece.
• tragedy : a serious drama that often ends in disaster for the main characters.
• comedy : a lighter form of drama that typically involves humor and happy endings.
• hellenic : relating to greek culture and civilization, especially during the classical period.
• agora : a public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient greece.
• oratory : the art of persuasive speaking, highly valued in greek society.
• macedonia : a kingdom north of greece, known for its expansion under alexander the great.
• mythology : a collection of myths and legends concerning gods and heroes of ancient greece.
• pythagoras : a mathematician and philosopher known for his contributions to mathematics and philosophy.
• rhetoric : the art of effective speaking and writing; a key discipline in classical education.
• phalanx : a military formation of infantry armed with spears and shields, used by greek armies.