Five facts that are interesting regarding Ancient Greece:
- The Romans are seen to have copied much of Greek culture including their gods, architecture and language.
- Events in Ancient Greece Olympics included wrestling, boxing, long jump and chariot racing. Most of the events, especially wrestling, took place naked.
- Ancient Greece invented theater! Only men and boys were allowed to act. The men wore masks which portrayed the actors emotion.
- The city-states were almost always at war yet before the Olympics a truce was called.
- The Ancient Greeks held many festivals to honor the Gods. Many believed that the Olympics was a way to honor the God Zeus.