The Greeks

Capital Athens

Greatest warrior Alexander the great

The greatest kings Alexander the Great and Seleucus

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 Did you know that the Ancient Greeks invented the theatre? They loved watching plays, and most cities had a theatre some big enough to hold 15,000 people! Only men and boys were allowed to be actors, and they wore masks, which showed the audience whether their character was happy or sad. Some of the masks had two sides, so the actor could turn them around to change the mood for each scene. 

Who were the greek soldiers

 

 

All the men living in a Greek city-state were expected to fight in the army. In most cases, these weren't full-time soldiers, but men who owned land or businesses who were fighting to defend their property.

 

What weapons and armor did they have?

 

Each Greek warrior had to provide his own armor and weapons. Typically, the wealthier the soldier the better armor and weapons he had. A full set of armor included a shield, a bronze breastplate, a helmet, and greaves that protected the shins. Most soldiers carried a long spear called a doru and a short sword called a xiphos.

 

A full set of armor and weapons could be very heavy and weigh well over 60 pounds. The shield alone could weigh 30 pounds. The shield was considered the most important part of a soldier's armor. It was considered a disgrace to lose your shield in battle. Legend has it that Spartan mothers told their sons to return home from battle "with their shield or on it." By "on it" they meant dead because dead soldiers were often carried on their shields.

 

Hoplites

 

The main Greek soldier was the foot soldier called a "hoplite." Hoplites carried large shields and long spears. The name "hoplite" comes from their shield which they called the "hoplon."

 

the Greek Gods

• Zeus. God of the Sky 

• Hera. Goddess of Marriage, 

• Poseidon. God of the Sea 

• Demeter. Goddess of Agriculture 

• Ares. God of War 

• Athena. Goddess of Wisdom,

• Apollo. ...

• Artemis.