Ancient Greece: The Beginning
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Democracy was successful in ancient Greece despite the fact that: | only men were allowed to vote |
| The most famous Greek city-state was | Athens. |
| Which of the following was NOT an event in the Ancient Olympics ? | swimming |
| The Olympics were a sporting event as well as a way for Greeks to keep fit for war. What was another purpose of the games? | A religious festival dedicated to the gods |
| What would winners of the Olympic Games receive as a prize? | Olive-leaf wreath |
| Which of the following is NOT true? | Both men and women acted in Greek plays. |
| Greek plays began as religious festivals honoring which god? | Dionysus, God of wine and fertility |
| Democracy originated in | Athens. |
| The Greek word democracy means.... | government by the people |
| The Parthenon was built as a home for the goddess | Athena. |
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