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Games and Free Time in Greece

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

Soccer and baseball

Jacks, dice, and draughts (correct)

Chess and Scrabble

Video games and virtual reality experiences

Who typically performed work in classical Greece, allowing citizens to enjoy leisure activities?

Women

Foreign diplomats

Wealthy citizens

Metics, slaves, and poor citizens (correct)

What was a common feature of the Greek symposium?

It involved libations to honor the gods. (correct)

It focused solely on work-related discussions.

It was a public event with no private aspect.

It was exclusively attended by women.

What was the role of the head of the symposium during the meeting?

Dictating the rules of the gathering Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of libations in ancient Greek symposiums?

To honor the gods through pouring liquid on the ground or altar Signup and view all the answers

How did banquets in classical Greece usually begin?

With libations to honor the gods Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Panateneas festival in Athens?

To honor the goddess Athena with a procession and offering a woven tunic Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Olympic flame in the Olympic Games?

Manifestation of Zeus's oracle through the fire lit by the winner of the pentathlon Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Nemean Games from other Panhellenic games held in Greece?

They commemorated Hercules' slaying of a lion in Nemea Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the establishment of the Panhellenic games in ancient Greece?

To promote peace through sacred truces during times of war Signup and view all the answers

Which god was honored through the Isthmian Games held on the Isthmus of Corinth?

Poseidon Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated the Pythic Games from other Panhellenic games in ancient Greece?

They honored god Apollo at Delphi with competitions Signup and view all the answers