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Ancient Greece

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Tomb

History; Ancient Greece

The burial place for a dead person. Ancient people often put food, pottery, weapons and other possessions in a person's tomb.

Democracy

History; Ancient Greece

A system of government in which citizens can vote to decide things. Athens had democracy from 510 BC.

Temple

History; Ancient Greece

A building used for religious worship and ceremonies. The Greeks put statues of gods and goddesses inside their temples.

Olympic Games

History; Ancient Greece

A religious festival held in honour of Zeus, attended by people from all over Greece.

Discus

History; Ancient Greece

Flat dish-shaped object thrown by an athlete, a bit like a Frisbee only smaller and heavier.

Macedonia

History; Ancient Greece

State in the north of Greece, birthplace of Alexander the Great.

Pankration

History; Ancient Greece

A type of wrestling with almost no rules; one of the Olympic events.

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