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Define Me
Family Life in Ancient Greece
My Korean Name
Genes
Potpourri
100
To feel angry and upset.
Annoyed
100
How old were children when they were considered adults in Ancient Greece?
12 or 13
100
Where does the boy's grandfather live?
In the attic.
100
What is a trait?
An aspect of our appearance or personality that is relatively permanent.
100
Who were the most warlike of all the Greeks?
The Spartans
200
Something that has been done for a long time
Traditional
200
Who chose the husband or wife for young people in Ancient Greece?
The father
200
Why was the boy's grandfather famous in Korea?
He was a talented calligrapher.
200
What is a gene?
A gene is a piece of DNA that determines part, or all of, a trait.
200
Name two Greek inventions
Answers will vary.
300
The Greek name for the home and hearth.
Oikos
300
What was the mother's role in Ancient Greek families?
To marry, have children, look after the household
300
How does the boy feel about his grandfather in the beginning? Why?
He is scared of his grandfather, because he smells strange and speaks only Korean.
300
What is the difference between dominant and recessive genes?
You only need one dominant allele for a trait to be present, but two recessive alleles.
300
Who discovered that traits can be inherited. (hint: pea plants)
Gregor Mendel
400
The jobs people have in their family.
Role
400
How old were girls and boys when they were expected to get married.
Girls were mid-teens and boys were late twenties to early thirties.
400
What is the boy's Korean name?
Won Chul
400
Explain the difference between nature and nurture; or genes and environment.
Answers will vary.
400
What does a calligrapher do?
Creates beautiful letters and words.
500
How you act and behave towards others.
Personality
500
Tell about two similarities and two differences between Ancient Greece and Korea today.
Varied Answers
500
What does the boy learn from his grandfather?
He learns about some Korean traditions and to respect his grandfather.
500
What is the abbreviation DNA short for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
500
What famous dance comes from Puerto Rico?
Salsa