Greek Life
What did the typical private home in Athens look like?
A typical private home in Athens had rooms (kitchen, storerooms, dining room, bedrooms) set around an open courtyard hidden from the street. The courtyard was the center of the household. Most homes were simple, plain mud-brick homes.
What was the Acropolis? Where was it located?
The acropolis was the religious center of Athenian life. It was located in the middle of the city-state
How did greeks obtain enslaved people
Most slaves were captured during war, or even by pirates. In fact, most slaves were children of claves.
What rights did men have that women didn’t, according to greeks?
Men were allowed to take part in politics, vote, and own property. Women could not do any of these things; however, they were allowed to be priestesses in ceremonies.
What kinds of food did Athenians eat?
The ancient Greeks ate simple foods: bread, cheese, olives, fish, vegetables, fruits, and if lucky, cake sweetened with honey. They ate very little meat.
What was home life like for women?
Running the home and the family was the job of the woman. They organized the spinning and weaving, etc
Why do you think the agora was the center of public life?
The agora was the center of public life because it was where people could go to meet, talk, sell, buy, and trade.
Why were many slaves foreigners?
Many slaves were foreigners because some Greeks were uncomfortable with owning other Greeks.
What kinds of work did slaves perform in ancient Greece?
The Greek economy depended on Greek labor. The hard work of slaves allowed free citizens to pursue art, education, and public service.
Based on what you have learned, how would you describe the ancient Greek attitude toward slavery?
Considering that slavery was so common (about 1/3 of the population), and that free people rarely questioned it, I would have to conclude that most Athenians thought it was an acceptable practice.
How did Greeks survive?
Most people lived by farming, fishing and trade.
What other kinds of activities took place in the agora?
It was custom for men to talk of politics, philosophy, and gossip. The agora was also lined with temples, government buildings, army headquarters, a prison, and public notices.
How many slaves were there per household?
About 3 or 4
Males.
What dresses did greeks wear?
Where did Greeks live?
They lived in villages (or near villages), or in the countryside.
Why was the agora built?
As mentioned in one of the previous questions, It was an open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens. The name, first found in the works of Homer, connotes both the assembly of the people as well as the physical setting.
What did Greeks call themselves?
What was the main thing that Greeks believed in?
They mainly believed that gods had control over EVERYTHING in greece.
Like mentioned in the previous question, it was so hot, even in winters, all year long.