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

Ancient Greece - Everyday Life

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What was everyday life like for the ordinary people living in Ancient Greece? The classical period in Greece began 2,500 years ago with the first democracy in Athens, but it was not as advanced as you might think. Life was very different for men and women. Men made the important decisions, fought in the army, played sports and met in public. Boys went to school while girls stayed at home. Slavery was also common and the majority of Athenian citizens owned at least one slave

What did Greeks build to honor their Gods?

Churches

Temples

Synagogues

Mosques

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Author: Amanda Swift