Games and Free Time in Classical Greece
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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?

  • Poor citizens
  • Women
  • Metics and slaves (correct)
  • Wealthy citizens
  • 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?

    <p>The rules of the meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were libations in the context of Greek symposiums?

    <p>Acts of pouring liquid to honor gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of popular celebrations related to religious ceremonies in classical Greece?

    <p>To honor gods and mark significant life events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was offered to the goddess Athena during the Panateneas festival?

    <p>A woolen peplo woven by women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which god were the theatrical performances at festivals dedicated to?

    <p>Dionysus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the Isthmian Games held to honor god Poseidon?

    <p>The Isthmus of Corinth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which games were celebrated every two years in Nemea, where Hercules did one of his labors?

    <p>Nemean Games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sacred truce associated with the Olympic games meant to do?

    <p>Dictate peace among all poleis during the games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what Greek city were the Pythic Games held every four years to honor god Apollo?

    <p>Delphi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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