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Across 2. One ruler with absolute power over his/her people. 3. A tyrant who seized power in 560 B.C. He loaned money to the poor and divided lands among the farmers. He gave out money to poor people and provided them with jobs like building temples and other public works. 4. An island southeast of the Greek mainland. 6. Rule by many. 8. An ancient Greek city-state located on the Peloponnesus. They focused on warfare, ruled by an oligarchy. They played a key role in defending Greece. 11. Rule by religion. 13. Rule by a few. 14. He came to power in 508 B.C. Created democracy in Athens by allowing all citizens to participate in government. 17. A settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties to its homeland. 20. (594 B.C.) A noble who canceled all the farmers’ debts. He freed the slaves. Allowed and encouraged all male citizens to participate in the assembly. 21. A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides. 22. When all citizens rule, no specific representatives.

Down 1. When citizens elect their leaders (representatives) to run the government. 3. Peninsula in southern part of Greece. 5. Someone who comes to power by force and rules with absolute authority. 7. No government. 9. Greek word meaning “city”. 10. Mycenaean King who ruled Mycenae 1400 B.C. used tricks to win the Trojan War. 12. A king or queen who rule a country and usually come to power because of the blood line. 15. The Spartans’ captive workers. 16. City-state Southeast of Athens, early Greeks, invaded mainland Greece. 18. An ancient Greek city-state ruled by a democracy. Named after Athena. They valued beauty and freedom. 19. An open area below the acropolis: A market, meeting place, men would debate issues/talk politics, and shop.