How old was a baby when it received it's name?
9 days old
When a baby boy was born, the house was decorated with __________ wreaths.
Olive
When girls were 5 years old, what did they put on their waist?
A red shell.
What is a bulla?
A necklace/locket.
What was the purpose of the bulla?
To protect from evil
What were the three jobs that only men could do?
Government, lawyer, teacher
Why did children have to memorize their school lessons?
Because they didn't have books.
At what age did the village have a big ceremony to mark the end of childhood for boys and girls?
12-13 years old
In ancient Greek culture, who chose the husband for the girl getting married?
Her father.
In the Maya culture, what did boys do to themselves until they were married?
paint themselves black
What did families have to send their children to school?
money
At what age did boys go to military school?
18 years old
Joined the army to learn about war and fighting.
What were dogs used for in Mayan culture?
Hunting.
Dogs
What animal did the Maya eat?
Dog
In Mayan culture, when someone died, what would they do with their dogs?
Bury them with their owner
In which culture did the father do a ritual dance when a baby was born?
What were the basic school subjects mentioned in the reading that all children learned?
reading, writing
At home, what did boys learn to do? Name 2 things.
Sail boats, fish, garden
Why was it surprising that the toys of the children had wheels?
Because the Maya didn't use wheels in their work or transportation.
Which poet's poetry was often memorized by children at school?
Homer.
Who introduced the Romans to literature and philosophy?
Greek teachers