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Ancient Greece
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Social Studies
5th Grade
10/24/2012

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Term
Why did the ancient Greek's religion center around Gods and Goddesses (mythology)?
Definition
To attempt to explain why things were the way they were in terms (human-like form) that they could understand.
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In which hemispheres is Greece located?
Definition
The Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere.
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How tall is Mount Olympus?
Definition
9,570 feet tall
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What was the name of the battle that took place during the first Persian Invasion of Greece?
Definition
The Battle of Marathon.
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What was the name of the shield the ancient Greeks used in battle?
Definition
Aspis.
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What was the most famous war in ancient Greece?
Definition
The Trojan War.
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What was a Trojan Horse?
Definition
A hollow wooden statue of a horse in which the Greeks concealed themselves in order to enter Troy.
Term
What was Hippocrates profession?
Definition
A Doctor ( British Accent )
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What was Socrates profession?
Definition
Philosopher AND Teacher
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