Geography / Houses
a peninsula
What crop did Ancient Greeks use for food, bathing, moisturizer, and as a way to light their lamps?
Where did the women spend most of their time?
Alexander the Great
Which city focused on learning, building, and trading?
Athens
What were their homes made from?
Sun-dried bricks
What are three different things they ate?
honey, fish, grapes, olives, figs, apples, cucumbers
Where did the men spend their time?
Who studied all living things?
Aristotle?
Which one focused on fighting?
Sparta
Why did the houses have wooden doors and shutters?
To keep out the heat
Which color of clothing was the most expensive?
Purple
What did the Ancient Greeks value above all else?
Family
What was one of the inventions that Archimedes created?
Pulley system, screw, odometer, several math formulas
What government did Athens have?
Democracy
What is a natural resource the Ancient Greeks use to survive?
Crops such as fruits and vegetables, wheat, nuts, honey, fish. Mountains offered protection from invaders. Wood/ clay used in creating houses and boats.
What were the clothes made out of?
Tunics were made from linen and wool. Wealthy families wore silk.
What did the women do everyday?
Took care of the household and children.
What kind of questions did philosophers ask?
Who ruled Sparta?
Two kings and a council of elders
Name 2 ways that living near the sea benefited the Ancient Greeks
1. Provided food
2. Offered protection
3. Became expert sailors
4. Strong navy
What did poor people wear?
Undyed wool robes and they went barefoot
What did the men do with their day?
Went to the agora do shop and discuss politics or spent time at the gymnasium.
What did Socrates mean by the quote "The unexamined life is not worth living"?
A life without reflection/ questioning is meaningless
Girls in Sparta received physical training just like the boys to become strong.