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| The highest mountain in Greece (9,923 feet or 2,950 meters). The Greeks considered it to be the “home of the gods”. |
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| The largest of the Greek islands. It is located almost directly south of mainland Greece in the Mediterranean Sea. An advanced civilization (Minoan) thrived on Crete due to the efforts of king Minos and his successors. (2000 to 1400 B.C.) |
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| The name of the people who lived on Crete. They were seafaring people who traded with Greece and other Aegean lands. |
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| These games were held every four years beginning in 776 B.C. Athletes came from all parts of Greece to compete in these games on the fields at Olympia. |
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| This was considered to be the ultimate contest of athletic skills at the Olympics. Contestants took part in fire events-- broad jump (long jump), discus hurl, javelin throw; sprint of 200 yards, and a wrestling match. |
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| A famous blind Greek writer of heroic poems. His great epics were the Iliad and the Odyssey. These epics helped shape the Greek spirit and Greek religion. He was the earliest molder of Greek outlook and character. (Homer lived sometime between 900 and 750 B.C.) |
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| This was the Greek ideal. It was the strive for excellence and honor and also courage and valor in battle. |
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| Rule by a well educated upper class who served the needs of the polis and the people. |
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