Ancient Kids Key Words
Growing up in Ancient Greece
Growing Up in Ancient Rome
Growing Up in the ancient Maya culture
Fables and Myths
100
Rome is an_________ city. It is thousands of years old.
What is "ancient"
100
What toys did greek children play with?
rattles, clay animals, pull-toys on four wheels, yo-yos, and terra-cotta dolls
100
What pets did Roman children have?
dogs, birds, monkeys
100
Where did the Maya people live?
They lived in Mexico and Guatemala.
100
Who won the race?
The tortoise won.
200
If you are not a _________ of Mexico, you cannot vote there.
What is "citizen".
200
How were boys' and girls' lives different in ancient Greece?
Girls didn't go to school and boys did.
200
Who was the "head of the Roman family"?
The oldest man was the head of the family.
200
What color did young men paint themselves until they were married?
They painted themselves black.
200
Who is the author of the fable "The Hare and Tortoise"?
Aesop is the author.
300
We get our_________ both in school and at home.
What is "education"
300
This object is a decorative circle made of flowers, plants, or other items
What is a "wreath"
300
What is the name of the special locket that girls and boys wore around their necks?
They wore "bullas".
300
Parts of buildings that are left after the rest have been destroyed are called_______
ruins
300
What is personification?
Giving human traits to animals or things
400
Different __________ often have different beliefs, customs, and ways of life.
What is "cultures"
400
Why did boys have to memorize everything they learned?
There were no schoolbooks.
400
For how many years did ancient Rome last?
1229 years
400
What objects could be found on children's toys but were not used by the Maya in their work or transportation.
Wheels were only used with toys.
400
What do myths explain?
Myths explain something about nature or the world.
500
a formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.
What is a "ceremony"
500
For how many years did ancient Greece last?
1677 years
500
Why did many poor children not learn to read or write in ancient Rome?
School was not free.
500
What caused the Maya people to bury dogs with their owners after they died?
They thought that the dogs could guide people on the journey to the afterlife.
500
Where did Rattlesnake get his fangs?
He picked the devil's claw and put the thorns in his upper jaw.
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