Boys
Were boys favored over girls?
Yes
What were girls taught when they were young in the Gynaikon?
Cooking, Embroidery, and weaving
Why was there a waiting period before the child was named and how long was it?
It was because babies frequently died just a few days after birth, and it was about a week.
At what age did boys take their first sips of wine?
Age 3
What were girls who couldn't bear children considered as?
Cursed by the gods
Who did the dance when a baby was born.
The father
What did boys do for education?
Boys learned to memorize and recite poems. They also learned music, reading, writing, and arithmetic using an abacus.
Where did girls leave their childhood toys?
They left it at the temple of artemis; it showed that their childhood was over.
What did the mother make when a baby was born and where was it put?
The mother made a wreath and it was put on the door
How was Sparta's military system, different than every other city-states in Ancient Greece?
Sparta required boys to join the military at the age of 7, others required them to join at 18. Sparta also required them to have 23 years in the military once able to leave. Others only required 2.
What is a dowry?
A dowry is property or money that was given to the girls husband upon marriage.
Why were babies wrapped up in tight clothing and when did they stop doing this?
The Greeks believed that this is how the child's bones would stay strong and straight. They did this until age 2.
What was the special slave for rich people called and what did it do?
The slave was called "Paidagogos" and their job was to bring boys back and forth from school and guarantee that they worked hard while they were there.
What age were the men that girls married typically?
These men were typically in their 30s.
What was the closest word to family is ancient Greece and what did it mean?
It was called "Oikos" and meant household. Oikos means everything that is domestic and includes slaves and servants as well as the members of the family and their household items.