Ancient Greece Vocabulary Guide

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Acropolis

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A highly rocky mound in Athens that is home to many temples including the Parthenon.

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Ancient

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Belonging to the very distant past generally thousands of years ago.

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City State

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Greece was split into separate groups called city states. They made their own rules, had their own laws and often clashed with each other.

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Civilization

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The society, culture, and way of life of a particular area.

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Mount Olympus

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Was believed to be the home of the Ancient Greek gods.

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Parthenon

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The temple that sits atop the Acropolis in Athens.

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Temple

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

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Theatre

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

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Tragedy and Comedy

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

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Sparta

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