Daily Life
What were their homes made of?
sun dried bricks
At what age were they considered adults?
13
How often was the original Olympics held?
What did the mountains provide?
a source of freshwater and a natural defense barrier
What crops did they grow in the Lowland Region?
wheat, barley, olives, grapes
What was at the center of their house?
courtyard
What job did women usually have?
homemakers - raise children, cook the meals
The Olympics was held in honor of which Greek god?
Zeus
What large sea is south of Greece?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the major island in the south of Greece?
Crete
bread, cheese, fish, olives, vegetables
Name 3 jobs men could have.
farmer, fisherman, soldier, teacher, government worker, craftsman, sailor
What type of event was the only event in the first Olympics?
200 meter run (stadion)
Why was the sea so important?
transportation, food, trade
Name 2 cities in Ancient Greece.
Troy, Delphi, Athens, Argos, Midea, Sparta, Knossos
Name 3 subjects boys studied in school.
math, reading, writing, musical instrument, debate
Name 2 rooms (other than bedrooms) that you would find in an Ancient Greek house.
work room, store room, andron (men's entertainment room), gynaikon (women's entertainment room)
What happened to a boxer if he killed another boxer in the ring?
He would lose the fight. (The dead boxer was given the victory.)
What were the three regions of Ancient Greece?
The Coastline, The Lowlands, and The Mountains
What was the weather like in the Lowland Region?
Summers were hot and dry
Winters were mild and windy
What was the purpose of the "andron" room?
Men entertained their friends.
What clothing do they wear?
chitin (tunic)
Which events were part of the pentathlon?
long jump, discus throw, javelin throw, stadion race, wrestling
Name 1 of the other seas that surround Greece (other than the Mediterranean Sea).
Aegean Sea, Sea of Crete, Ionian Sea
Why were there few roads in Ancient Greece?
They would have to go around the mountains. Water travel was easier.