Name one way that war heroes were celebrated in ancient Greece.

War heroes were celebrated through literary works like 'The Iliad' and through the creation of the Olympics.

Identify two types of art or architecture that were significant in ancient Greece.

Sculptural works (like standing figures and reliefs) and structures with distinct column types (like the Parthenon) were significant.

6th Grade•45 minutes

I can describe key features of life in Ancient Greece.

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1. What was a key characteristic of the political structure of ancient Greece?

2. Describe the significance of Athens in the context of ancient Greek politics.

3. How did the ancient Greek military contribute to the expansion of their empire?

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