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The Ancient Greeks used olive oil for cooking and for lamps.

Ancient Greece - Everyday Life

What was it like to grow up in Ancient Greece? Explore home life, food, school and playtime, then test what you know in this everyday life history quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

Many Ancient Greek families lived in small houses built around a central courtyard, which was used for cooking, working, and family life.

In KS2 History, you explore what everyday life was like for people in Ancient Greece. You learn about homes, food, work, religion, and how life differed for men, women, and children.

Key Terms

City-state: A city and the land around it that ruled itself, such as Athens or Sparta.
Agora: The main open space in a Greek city where people met, traded, and talked.
Citizen: A free man who had rights and could take part in deciding how the city-state was run.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What was daily life like for children in Ancient Greece?

Children in Ancient Greece helped at home, played games, and learned skills. Some boys went to school to study reading, writing, music, and sport, while most girls learned household tasks.

What did people eat in Ancient Greece every day?

Many Ancient Greeks ate bread, olives, cheese, fruit, and vegetables. Meat was less common and was often eaten at special festivals or shared at important religious events.

How was Ancient Greek everyday life different from today?

Ancient Greeks had no electricity, cars, or modern technology. People fetched water, cooked on open fires, and relied on markets and farms, while religion and festivals shaped much of daily life.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What was the name of the temple to Athena in Athens?

Parthenon

Acropolis

Heraion

Knossos

The Parthenon was built on a hill known as the Acropolis

2 .

What did Greeks build to honour their Gods?

Churches

Temples

Synagogues

Mosques

The Ancient Greeks worshipped different gods to Christians, Jews and Muslims

3 .

What was the tunic worn by Greek women called?

Doublet

Chiton

Robe

Gown

There were two types of chiton - the Doric, which had no sleeves, and the Ionic which was pinned, sewn, or buttoned all the way from the neck to the wrists

4 .

What did Greek women use to make their faces pale?

Chalk

Lead

Foundation

Olive oil

Lead is poisonous so they were doing more harm than good

5 .

Which of the following could become a citizen?

Women

Slaves

Children

Men

Athens was the first democracy but only adult males who were not slaves were allowed to vote. This meant that about 5 in every six people had no vote

6 .

Which Greeks went to school?

Boys

Girls

Boys and girls

There were no schools

Boys went to school from the age of 7, girls were educated at home

7 .

What was the name of the Greek ships?

Galleons

Byblos

Triremes

Long ship

Triremes had three rows of oars, hence their name which translates into English as Three-Rower

8 .

What were Ancient Greek houses made of?

Clay and mud

Stone and thatch

Brick and slate

Wattle and daub

The houses were made from bricks made from mud dried in the sun. Mud houses were fragile and had to rebuild every few years

9 .

What type of oil did Greeks use for cooking and lamps?

Cod liver oil

Peanut oil

Vegetable oil

Olive oil

Olives grew well in Greece's climate

10 .

What did Greeks write with at school?

Chalk

Pen

Stylus

Pencil

Styluses were used to write on wax which could then be reused by melting and cooling

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What was it like to live in ancient Greece?

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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