the Olympic games
at what age could you join the Olympic games?
you had to be 12 to join
what is the most famous geographical features
mountains, islands, and sea
where was sparta
laconia
at what age did boys have to train for the military?
age 7
where did they live?
villages or the countryside
when did the Olympic games begin?
how did geography affect ancient greece?
where were the Athens located?
south east
what did girls have to learn at a young age?
they had to learn how to cook and take care of their siblings. they also had to weave
did men hunt deer, mice, foxes, squirrels, beavers, bears, wild pigs, wolves and mountain lions? true or false
true
why was it important to be in the Olympic games?
to honor Zeus, the king of the gods.
what was geography for
The region's physical geography directly shaped Greek traditions and customs
what was education like?
boys went to school but girls did not
how did they hunt for food
with bows, swords, and spears were also widely used.
how many people have been in the Olympic games?
as many as 40,000
what was a famous sea
the Aegean Sea
what did Spartans honor?
a warrior society.
who were little boys trained by?
why did women stay home with the children?
to take care of them and cook for them
where was the Olympic games held?
in Olympia
what was a famous mountain in ancient Greece
the Smolikas
what did the Athens honor most?
Gods, such as Dionysus, Apollo, Hermes and, of course, Athena
at what age did girls get married?
14-16
what was the jobs like?
farmers on their own small plantations