1. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD

2. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Agenda:
Homework: summary + questionaire
Assignment
Discovering paragraph 2
Together we make questions
To learn paragraph 2 (if we come to it)

3. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Summary “to learn” paragraph 1
Small towns and cities:
Around 500 BC  approximately 200 small cities in Greece
Safe havens (because of walls)
The towns consisted of ( = bestaan uit) a temple on a hill (for the god that gave protection) + market square
Located near water  for trade overseas
Culture:
Buildings, paintings, literature and statues were an important part of Greek culture
Also the Greeks organised games to put the gods in a good mood

4. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Summary “to learn” paragraph 1
Culture:
Of all the games the Olympic Games were the most important
In honour of Zeus
From 776 BC
In the town of Olympia
Daily life:
Society was male-dominated ( = man bepaalde wat gebeurde): only free man fought + head of the family
Women stayed at home: housework, watching slaves, nursing the sick + manage the money

5. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Summary “to learn” paragraph 1
Daily life:
Boys / girls together till 7 years old, later
Girls: at home untill they married (at 14 years)
Boys: read, write, arithmetic ( = rekenkunde) + sports / military practice
Slaves:
Owned by free people
War prisoners or people sold on markets
Working on the land, in mines, at homes

6. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Questionaire part 1
Why would you want to drag your ship over the land?
It was much quicker to drag the ship overland than to sail around the cost
What would pirates do after catching a trading ship?
They would steal the cargo and they would sell the crew and passengers as slaves
Who was Xerxes and what do you think he wanted to do to the
Greeks?
Persian king: his army of sailors was conquered by the Greeks in the battle of Salamis (480 BC)
The remains of a wooden ship used by Ancient Greeks are now in a museum where?
On the Island of Cyprus

7. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Questionaire part 2
What does 'citizenship' mean, and who could be a citizen?
A person with the right to take part in the assembly, serve on juries and take term as a member of the ruling court (only male Athenians)
Explain what the word ostrakon means.
A piece of broken pottery. On it was the name of a hated person one wanted to get rid of
What was it like living as a slave?
Most slaves did the hardest work and most unpleasant jobs. A lucky slave might save enough money to buy his freedom
How many archons were there and what role did they play during festivals?
Nine; they had a ceremonial job during festivals and in family matters

8. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Assignment
- WB question 1-6 page 29
Use your handbook (no questions asked)
After 5 minutes we will discuss your answers
Finished? Read page 32 HB and start with question 1-5 page

9. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
Discovering paragraph 2
Read page 32 HB
Remember who Priam was?
Schliemann was a German...who discovered...in...(fill in the gaps)
The way Athena was born, was this a normal way, even for Gods?
What is the gold piece called Mrs. Schliemann is wearing on her (fore) head?
Question 1-5 page

10. The age of Greeks and Romans, 3 000 BC – 500 AD
To learn paragraph 2
Read page 33 HB