Ancient Greece

Question 1

democracy

Answer 1

A government where the people rule themselves

Question 2

oracle

Answer 2

prediction of the future

Question 3

Hellenistic

Answer 3

Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander the Great

Question 4

peninsula

Answer 4

a piece of land almost surrounded by water

Question 5

Polis

Answer 5

an area of land that is considered a mini country includes the city and surrounding farmland

Question 6

Philosophy

Answer 6

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Question 7

mythology

Answer 7

a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition

Question 8

alliance

Answer 8

to work together or make a deal

Question 9

Tragedy

Answer 9

plays that ended in death and sadness

Question 10

Comedy

Answer 10

plays that were amusing/ light-hearted

Question 11

reason

Answer 11

Clear thinking

Question 12

cavalry

Answer 12

soldier who fought on a horse back

Question 13

Phalanx

Answer 13

when a group of soldiers stood close together with their weapons in a tight square

Question 14

tyrant

Answer 14

A cruel ruler