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Keystage2 History Ancient Greece


Master Keystage2 History Ancient Greece with our interactive study cards designed for effective learning. These flashcards use proven spaced repetition techniques to help you memorize key concepts, definitions, and facts. Perfect for students, professionals, and lifelong learners seeking to improve knowledge retention and ace exams through active recall practice.


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Where is Greece located?

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In southeastern Europe on the Mediterranean Sea

What is the capital city of modern Greece?

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Athens

What are the three main periods of Ancient Greek history?

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Archaic Classical and Hellenistic

What is a city-state called in Ancient Greece?

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A polis

What were the two most famous city-states in Ancient Greece?

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Athens and Sparta

What type of government did Athens have?

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Democracy

What does democracy mean?

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Rule by the people

Who could vote in Athenian democracy?

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Only adult male citizens

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What type of government did Sparta have?

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Military state ruled by two kings

What were young Spartan boys trained to become?

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Warriors and soldiers

At what age did Spartan boys leave home for military training?

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Age 7

What was the Spartan military training system called?

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The agoge

What were Spartan women known for?

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Being strong and athletic

What was the main job of Athenian women?

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Looking after the home and children

What language did the Ancient Greeks speak?

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Ancient Greek

What alphabet did the Greeks use?

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The Greek alphabet (based on Phoenician)

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Who were the Greek gods and goddesses?

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Mythical beings who Greeks believed controlled nature and human life

Where did the Greek gods live?

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On Mount Olympus

Who was the king of the Greek gods?

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Zeus

Who was the goddess of wisdom?

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Athena

Who was the god of the sea?

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Poseidon

Who was the god of war?

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Ares

Who was the goddess of love and beauty?

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Aphrodite

Who was the messenger god?

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Hermes

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What was the Parthenon?

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A temple dedicated to Athena in Athens

What are Greek columns called?

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Doric Ionic and Corinthian

What is Greek architecture famous for?

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Columns temples and mathematical proportions

What were Greek temples used for?

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Worshipping the gods

What is Greek pottery famous for?

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Black and red figure paintings showing myths and daily life

What were Greek theatres built into?

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Hillsides in a semi-circular shape

What are the two main types of Greek plays?

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Tragedies and comedies

What did Greek actors wear?

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Masks to show different emotions

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Who was Homer?

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Ancient Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey

What is the Iliad about?

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The Trojan War between Greeks and Trojans

What is the Odyssey about?

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Odysseus's long journey home after the Trojan War

What was the Trojan Horse?

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A wooden horse used by Greeks to trick their way into Troy

Who were Greek philosophers?

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Thinkers who asked questions about life and the world

Who was Socrates?

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Famous Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions

Who was Plato?

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Student of Socrates who wrote about ideal societies

Who was Aristotle?

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Philosopher who taught Alexander the Great

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What did Greek philosophers study?

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Ethics politics science and mathematics

What is the Olympic Games' origin?

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Started in Ancient Greece around 776 BC

Where were the first Olympic Games held?

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Olympia in Greece

How often were the Ancient Olympic Games held?

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Every four years

What did Olympic winners receive?

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A crown made of olive leaves

Could women compete in the Ancient Olympics?

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No only men could compete

What was the marathon based on?

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A Greek messenger running from Marathon to Athens

What subjects did wealthy Greek boys study?

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Reading writing arithmetic music and physical education

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Where did Greek boys go to school?

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The gymnasium

What did Greek girls learn?

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Household skills like weaving and cooking

What were Greek houses made of?

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Mud bricks with flat roofs

What did wealthy Greeks eat?

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Bread cheese olives fish and wine

What did poor Greeks eat?

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Mainly bread olives and a little cheese or fish

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