Ancient Greece Vocabulary Flashcard - Mr. James

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What is a city state?

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Greece was split into separate groups called city states with their own rules.

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What are tragedy and comedy in Greek plays?

Back

Most Greek plays were either tragedies retelling a sad event or comedies that aimed at making people laugh.

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What is a temple in Ancient Greece?

Back

The place of worship for the Ancient Greeks, often dedicated to one particular god.

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Who are the children of gods and mortals with superhuman strength?

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Demi-gods

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What is a theatre in Ancient Greece?

Back

A venue that was home to performances of plays the Ancient Greeks wrote.

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What is the Parthenon?

Back

The temple that sits atop the Acropolis in Athens.

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What is Sparta known for?

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A famous city state that focused on a strong military and total discipline.

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What was Mount Olympus believed to be?

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The home of the Ancient Greek gods.

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Who were the Hoplites?

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The name given to the Ancient Greek soldiers.

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Who were owned by free Greeks?

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Slaves