Greek Society
What were the three main focuses of an Athenian woman's life?
Husband, home and children
Who was the King of the Gods and the god of the sky and weather?
Zeus
Which Greek god was honoured by the Olympic Games?
Zeus
According to Roman legend, who was the founder and first king of Rome?
Romulus
What is the name of the famous amphitheatre in Rome where gladiator fights were held?
Colosseum
How did ancient Greeks celebrate the birth of a baby boy versus a girl?
Decorated the house with an olive branch for a boy and wool for a girl
Hades
How often were the Olympics held and where did they occur?
Every 4 years in Olympia
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What symbolic item was given to a gladiator to show he was allowed to retire?
Wooden sword
Name TWO ways people could end up becoming slaves in Ancient Greece
Prisoner of War, kidnapped, sold by parents, born into slavery
What is the definition of a 'myth'?
Traditional story explaining early history, natural events or social phenomena. Often involves supernatural beings
What criteria did you have to meet to be able to compete in the Ancient Olympics?
Greek, free, male
Name ONE of the two older civilisations that the Romans borrowed lots of ideas and innovations from?
Greeks and Egyptians
Why did gladiators add ash to their food?
Believed it would make them strong
At what age did Spartan boys leave home to live and train in military barracks?
Age 7
According to Greek myth, who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mankind?
Prometheus
In what year were the modern Olympics first held?
1896
What type of government did the Monarchy transform into in 509BC?
Republic
Why would some Romans volunteer to become gladiators?
Honour, fame, prestige
What physical skills were Spartan girls taught that Athenian girls were not?
Running, wrestling and javelin throwing
Who are the two mythological figures associated with these stories: one who turned everything to gold with his touch, and one who flew too close to the sun with wax wings
King Midas and Icarus
What were the first two sports that women were allowed to compete in at the Olympics?
Lawn tennis and golf
Which Emperor converted Rome to Christianity?
Constantine
What painful process happened to gladiators as soon as they were sold to a training school?
Branded (burned with a mark)