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What were some popular games enjoyed by the citizens of classical Greece?
What were some popular games enjoyed by the citizens of classical Greece?
- Chess, Scrabble, and Monopoly
- Checkers, Bingo, and Poker
- Jacks, dice, and draughts (correct)
- Solitaire, Charades, and Pictionary
Who usually performed manual or home work in classical Greece?
Who usually performed manual or home work in classical Greece?
- Poor citizens
- Women
- Metics and slaves (correct)
- Wealthy citizens
What was a common feature of Greek banquets known as the symposium?
What was a common feature of Greek banquets known as the symposium?
- They excluded the poor citizens
- Women were the primary hosts
- Dedicated to individual solitary contemplation
- Food and drink were brought by the guests (correct)
What did the head of the symposium in ancient Greece have the authority to dictate?
What did the head of the symposium in ancient Greece have the authority to dictate?
What were libations in the context of Greek symposiums?
What were libations in the context of Greek symposiums?
What was the purpose of popular celebrations related to religious ceremonies in classical Greece?
What was the purpose of popular celebrations related to religious ceremonies in classical Greece?
What was offered to the goddess Athena during the Panateneas festival?
What was offered to the goddess Athena during the Panateneas festival?
Which god were the theatrical performances at festivals dedicated to?
Which god were the theatrical performances at festivals dedicated to?
Where were the Isthmian Games held to honor god Poseidon?
Where were the Isthmian Games held to honor god Poseidon?
Which games were celebrated every two years in Nemea, where Hercules did one of his labors?
Which games were celebrated every two years in Nemea, where Hercules did one of his labors?
What was the sacred truce associated with the Olympic games meant to do?
What was the sacred truce associated with the Olympic games meant to do?
In what Greek city were the Pythic Games held every four years to honor god Apollo?
In what Greek city were the Pythic Games held every four years to honor god Apollo?
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