Ancient Greece

1. In most Greek city-states, what was the main, or central, marketplace called?
1. The Agora

2. In order to make their buildings appear to be perfectly proportioned, the ancient Greeks used what?
2. Optical allusions

3. In an ancient Grecian person’s eyes, what was the definition of a barbarian?
3. Anyone who didn’t speak the Greek language

4. How many regions were there in the ancient Grecian peninsula?
4. 3

5. Until what year did the ancient Greeks use the barter system?
5. 600 B.C.

6. In the ancient Greeks version of the Olympics, what was the event that had no rules, and was an all out brawl?
6. Pankration

7. What was a public shelter in ancient Greece that you could stay at for no charge?
7. Lesche

8. In the earliest form of Greek theatre, how many actors actually preformed at the show?
8. 1

9. What kind of treatment did an athlete receive if he won a major event?
9. Wonderful; like he was a movie star

10. Around 5th century in Sparta, Greece, how were the slaves treated usually?
10. Spartans were known for their very harsh treatment of slaves

11. What was the job of a paidogogos in ancient Greece?
11. To insure the good behavior of the child they were assigned to

12. Name one job the bankers in ancient Greece did.
12. Change other city-states money into local money.

13. What two beliefs were combined in the medical field of Ancient Greece?
13. Science and religion

14. Why did babies in ancient Greeks not receive names until a week or so after birth?
14. Because many babies died soon after birth