The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Agenda: Homework: summary + questionaire Assignment Discovering paragraph 2 Together we make questions To learn paragraph 2 (if we come to it)

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Summary “to learn” paragraph 1 Small towns and cities: Around 500 BC  approximately 200 small cities in Greece Safe havens (because of walls) The towns consisted of ( = bestaan uit) a temple on a hill (for the god that gave protection) + market square Located near water  for trade overseas Culture: Buildings, paintings, literature and statues were an important part of Greek culture Also the Greeks organised games to put the gods in a good mood

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Summary “to learn” paragraph 1 Culture: Of all the games the Olympic Games were the most important In honour of Zeus From 776 BC In the town of Olympia Daily life: Society was male-dominated ( = man bepaalde wat gebeurde): only free man fought + head of the family Women stayed at home: housework, watching slaves, nursing the sick + manage the money

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Summary “to learn” paragraph 1 Daily life: Boys / girls together till 7 years old, later Girls: at home untill they married (at 14 years) Boys: read, write, arithmetic ( = rekenkunde) + sports / military practice Slaves: Owned by free people War prisoners or people sold on markets Working on the land, in mines, at homes

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Questionaire part 1 Why would you want to drag your ship over the land? It was much quicker to drag the ship overland than to sail around the cost What would pirates do after catching a trading ship? They would steal the cargo and they would sell the crew and passengers as slaves Who was Xerxes and what do you think he wanted to do to the Greeks? Persian king: his army of sailors was conquered by the Greeks in the battle of Salamis (480 BC) The remains of a wooden ship used by Ancient Greeks are now in a museum where? On the Island of Cyprus

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Questionaire part 2 What does 'citizenship' mean, and who could be a citizen? A person with the right to take part in the assembly, serve on juries and take term as a member of the ruling court (only male Athenians) Explain what the word ostrakon means. A piece of broken pottery. On it was the name of a hated person one wanted to get rid of What was it like living as a slave? Most slaves did the hardest work and most unpleasant jobs. A lucky slave might save enough money to buy his freedom How many archons were there and what role did they play during festivals? Nine; they had a ceremonial job during festivals and in family matters

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Assignment - WB question 1-6 page 29 Use your handbook (no questions asked) After 5 minutes we will discuss your answers Finished? Read page 32 HB and start with question 1-5 page 31 + 32

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD Discovering paragraph 2 Read page 32 HB Remember who Priam was? Schliemann was a German...who discovered...in...(fill in the gaps) The way Athena was born, was this a normal way, even for Gods? What is the gold piece called Mrs. Schliemann is wearing on her (fore) head? Question 1-5 page 31 + 32

The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD To learn paragraph 2 Read page 33 HB