Show:
Language
Food and Drink
Clothing, Footwear, and Jewelry
Theatre
Everyday Life
100
True or False? The Ancient Greek language never changed over time.
FALSE!! There was a rough 500 years that writing was not used or there was no one to use it
100
True or False? Wine was the most popular drink in Ancient Greece.
TRUE!! Water was the only other choice, and was only drank by the poor.
100
True or False? Men wore shorter tunics than woman.
TRUE!! Women wore tunics that went down to their ankles.
100
True or False? Females were aloud to be on stage with the men.
FALSE!! Only men were aloud to act on stage, women stayed at home and worked the house.
100
True or False? Children played with their toys and played games with the other children to pass time.
TRUE!! Since kids did not go to school, playing games helped the day go by.
200
Were the Ancient Greeks the first to read and write an alphabet?
YES!!
200
Were fish an important part of the Greeks diet?
YES!! They ate tuna, sardines, prawns, and many other types of fish.
200
Where did the Ancient Greeks get their clothes?
The Ancient Greeks made their own clothes.
200
Which god did the Ancient Greeks honor with their plays?
Dionysus
200
What did Ancient Greek boys wear when playing games?
Most didn't wear anything while playing.
300
Did the Greek alphabet contain Phoenician letters?
Yes!!
300
What was another very important food in Ancient Greece?
Olives!! They ate it as a snack, used it for olive oil, made into soap, made perfume, and used it for medical purposes.
300
What were the two main clothing items in Ancient Greece?
A tunic and a cloak.
300
Why did the actors wear masks?
It amplified their voices and so they could change characters.
300
What did Ancient Greeks do to make a living?
Most lived off of farming.
400
What is the name of the first surviving script from Ancient Greece?
Linear B
400
What kinds of vegetables did Ancient Greeks eat? (at least 3)
Cucumbers, cabbages, asparagus
400
How did most Ancient Greeks recieve their jewelry?
Jewelry was often passed down generations.
400
How many actors were allowed to perform on stage?
Three!
400
What did women do in their free time?
They did domestic duties, like spinning and weaving.
500
Did the Ancient Greek language have different theories of origin?
YES!
500
What kinds of meat did they eat? (at least 3)
Lamb, deer, and boar.
500
What type of shoes did they wear? (At least 4 examples)
Women and men wore sandals, slippers, soft shoes, and boots.
500
Was the chorus active during a performance?
YES! They played a very active part and played music throughout.
500
What did men do in their free time?
Men went to the theatre and saw tragedies and comedies.