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Queen of the Greek gods and married to Zeus
Greek god of the underworld
Building at the Acropolis in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena
Greatest of the Greek heroes and son of Zeus
Language spoken in Athens
"Great" military leader of Greece that expanded the empire to include Egypt and much of Persia.
Continent of Greece
The Pythagorean ____ was discovered by Greek philosopher Pythagoras. It is helpful in geometry with triangles.
Wars between Sparta and Athens
Place where the major Greek gods lived
Philosopher and student of Plato. He was also a scientist and teacher to Alexander the Great.
A fortress built on the top of a hill at the center of Athens. Many temples to the gods were built here.
Patron god of the city of Athens. She is also the goddess of wisdom.
This city was the birthplace of democracy

Name of the race held at the first Olympics
Greek god of war
He wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
This great civilization conquered Greece, but copied much of their culture and gods
Enemy city-state of Athens
The city-____ was the basic division of much of Ancient Greece. Athens and Sparta were the two largest of these.
Government started in Athens where citizens voted on issues and leaders
Aesop was famous for these types of stories with talking animals and a moral
Leader of the Greek gods. Also god of lightning
What Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were known for
Philosopher and student of Socrates. He founded the Academy.
Sporting event started by the Ancient Greeks. It is held every four years today.
Homer, Pindar, and Sappho
The marketplace and center of commerce in Athens
The kings of Athens were called