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The Olympics
How They Lived
Part One
How They Lived
Part Two
Gods, Goddesses, and Hercules
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When were the first Olympic Games?
before 776 BCE
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How did the Olympics begin and why?
They began as a religious festival. They bring people together and it is a time for worship, compete and trade in peace.
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What were the roles of women and girl children in Ancient Greece?
Women were left to take care of the home and children and cook. Girls were to learn from their mothers.
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Name one feature that the Ancient Greeks created that we still use today. Name a place where you can see this today.
Columns
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Who were the kings and queens of all the gods?
Hera and Zeus
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Define MORTAL and IMMORTAL.
Mortal - a human Immortal - a god or someone that lives forever
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What do the Olympic rings stand for?
They symbolize unity. Each coloured ring ring represents at least one colour in the flag of most nations.
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What 5 ways did the Ancient Greeks obtain food from their environment?
Farming Fishing Hunting Gathering Trade
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What 2 comparisons can you make about how Ancient Greeks lived versus how we live today in terms of government.
-Democracy -dictatorship -citizens -elections -cities
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How many gods or goddesses sat on Mount Olympus. Name 3 other than Zeus, Hera and Hades.
Poseidon Apollo Artemis Demeter Athena Aphrodite Ares Hestia Hephaestus
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Name 1 place that existed in Ancient Greece that still exists today.
The Parthenon
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What did 3 things the winners of the Olympics win?
Clay pot Celebrity status A crown of leaves
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What were the roles of men?
-grocery shopping -working -to take care of the family and home -if a citizen of Greece, attend meetings -join the army -be involved in sports and games
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What 2 comparisons can you make about how Ancient Greeks lived versus how we live today in terms of education.
-schools -taught reading, writing, mathematics and music
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What are the Ancient Greeks “reasons for the seasons”
Retell the story of Demeter and Persphone.
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What is the agora? Name 3 things you could do there?
It was a marketplace and/or “hub” for the Ancient Greeks. Vendors sold goods like fabric or silverware, snacks. You could see a doctor, consult a lawyer or politician, listen to a teacher or attend a public meeting.
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Women were not allowed to compete in the Olympics. Why not and what did they compete in instead?
Because the men were naked when they competed and they competed in the Hera games.
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Discuss ways homes in Ancient Greece were influenced by the environment.
Near places with natural resources Near places with water
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What 2 comparisons can you make about how Ancient Greeks lived versus how we live today in terms of defense and war.
-military -navy -age of 18, they serve -war stretgies/tactics -weapons
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How many labours did Hercules have and why?
Hercules had 12 labours. Hera, his step-mother, was very jealous of him and so Zeus, his father sent him to live on Earth. She, and King Eury, his cousin devised these 12 labours that they believed would kill him. If he completed the tasks, he would become immortal.
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What evidence did Schliemann find Troy really did exist? Name 6 items.
Treasures of silver Treasures of gold bones of bodies bones of a horse a gold crown great stone wall
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Why were the Olympics banned?
Roman Emperor Theodosius colonized Greece and bans certain festivals, like the Olympics because they were Greek culture and not Roman.
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What comparisons can you make about how Ancient Greeks lived versus how we live today in terms of food, clothing, health and homes. Give one comparison for each.
food -wine -grapes -olives -food from the farm -outdoor markets Homes -fireplace -candles -stools -furniture made out of wood, leather and fabric Clothing -we still manufacture and make clothes -shoes, clothes and sandals made from leather Health -doctors -cures for diseases -surgery -physical activity
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What 2 comparisons can you make about how Ancient Greeks lived versus how we live today in terms of The Arts.
-still go to theatre -still make art (paintings, sculptures etc) -poetry -philosophy -history
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Why did the Greeks have stories, called “myths” for the Gods?
The Greek word mythology refers to the traditional stories told about the gods and goddesses and about how their behaviour affected humans. Myths often tell a story of how something in the natural world came to be, such as how the reasons for the seasons. (Demeter and Persphone). Sometimes myths also try to teach people what is right and wrong.