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?

The rules of the meeting Signup and view all the answers

What were libations in the context of Greek symposiums?

Acts of pouring liquid to honor gods Signup and view all the answers

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

To honor gods and mark significant life events Signup and view all the answers

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

A woolen peplo woven by women Signup and view all the answers

Which god were the theatrical performances at festivals dedicated to?

Dionysus Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Isthmian Games held to honor god Poseidon?

The Isthmus of Corinth Signup and view all the answers

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

Nemean Games Signup and view all the answers

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

Dictate peace among all poleis during the games Signup and view all the answers

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

Delphi Signup and view all the answers

Games and Free Time in Classical Greece

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What were some popular games enjoyed by the citizens of classical Greece?

Who usually performed manual or home work in classical Greece?

What was a common feature of Greek banquets known as the symposium?

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

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

Which god were the theatrical performances at festivals dedicated to?

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?

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?

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