Sure! Here are some important notes based on the provided information about Ancient Greece:
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Mycenaeans and Ancient Greek Origins:
- Ancient Greeks descended from the Mycenaeans.
- Mycenaeans were the first writers and speakers of “Ancient Greek”.
- Famous legend of the Trojan War (1180 B.C.) where Mycenaeans conquered Troy using a giant wooden horse.
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Theatre:
- Ancient Greeks invented theatre and loved watching plays.
- Theatres were common in cities, some could hold up to 15,000 people.
- Only men and boys acted in plays; they wore masks to convey emotions (happy/sad).
- Some masks had two sides for actors to change emotions easily.
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Clothing:
- Most Ancient Greeks wore a chiton, a long garment made from one piece of cotton.
- Poor slaves typically wore a loincloth, a small strip of cloth around the waist.
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Festivals and Olympics:
- Festivals were held in honor of the gods, such as Zeus.
- The first Greek Olympics were celebrated in Olympia in 776 B.C.
- Ancient Olympics inspired the modern Olympic Games.
- Winners received wreaths of leaves, free meals, and the best seats in theatres upon returning home.