Ancient Greek Life
Agriculture and Food
Farming was the most popular job in Ancient Greece. Grapes were gathered later in the year for the preparation of wine and for plain consumption. Olives were also gathered, to be made into olive oil. Grain was normally in season in the late year because it is usually drenched during that time of year. Ancient Greeks killed and ate animals like rabbits and doughs. Porridge and bread were consumed along with vegetables, eggs ,and fruit. They only had one natural sweetener, honey.
Farming was the most popular job in Ancient Greece. Grapes were gathered later in the year for the preparation of wine and for plain consumption. Olives were also gathered, to be made into olive oil. Grain was normally in season in the late year because it is usually drenched during that time of year. Ancient Greeks killed and ate animals like rabbits and doughs. Porridge and bread were consumed along with vegetables, eggs ,and fruit. They only had one natural sweetener, honey.
Architecture
Three types of structures were used on buildings in Ancient Greece. There is the Doric way, the Ionic way, and the Corinthian way. The Doric way was dull and strong. The Parthenon is just one example of the Doric way. The Ionic way is more detailed than the Doric way. The Ionic way has what looks like two cinnamon rolls on the top. The temple of Apollo, the temple of Athena, and the Erechthium are just three examples of the Ionic way. The Corinthian way is the most detailed of the three. It is very rare to find this way in Greece, but in Rome this way is very common.
Three types of structures were used on buildings in Ancient Greece. There is the Doric way, the Ionic way, and the Corinthian way. The Doric way was dull and strong. The Parthenon is just one example of the Doric way. The Ionic way is more detailed than the Doric way. The Ionic way has what looks like two cinnamon rolls on the top. The temple of Apollo, the temple of Athena, and the Erechthium are just three examples of the Ionic way. The Corinthian way is the most detailed of the three. It is very rare to find this way in Greece, but in Rome this way is very common.
Art and Music
Statues were made by Greeks to tell tales. These statues were made from clay, stone, and marble. Some sculptures we have today are from Rome. Art and music are closely related because some things that happened, art related, in ancient Greece have been recorded on statues. Music was a big part of Ancient Greek religion. Greeks played instruments as background music while religious songs were sung. Music was played at times that were exciting and melancholy.
Statues were made by Greeks to tell tales. These statues were made from clay, stone, and marble. Some sculptures we have today are from Rome. Art and music are closely related because some things that happened, art related, in ancient Greece have been recorded on statues. Music was a big part of Ancient Greek religion. Greeks played instruments as background music while religious songs were sung. Music was played at times that were exciting and melancholy.
Government and Law
There was three types government Greece used total after a period of time. The first government Greece used was an Oligarchy, which means rule of a few. The Oligarchy was ruled by aristocrats. The second government Greece used was a Tyranny, which means ruled by one. A Tyranny is ruled by a Tyrant. The final government Greece used was a democracy, which means ruled by the people. In the United States today, we are run by a democracy.
There was three types government Greece used total after a period of time. The first government Greece used was an Oligarchy, which means rule of a few. The Oligarchy was ruled by aristocrats. The second government Greece used was a Tyranny, which means ruled by one. A Tyranny is ruled by a Tyrant. The final government Greece used was a democracy, which means ruled by the people. In the United States today, we are run by a democracy.
Religion and Mythology
The Greeks studied the religion of Polytheism. Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods/goddesses. Ancient Greeks would donate food to statues of gods and goddesses. At the middle of Greek life was mythology. Greeks were taught about gods and goddesses such as, Hades, Poseidon, Athena and Aphrodite. Myths tell tales related to gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters. Myths also depict occurrences within the natural world.
The Greeks studied the religion of Polytheism. Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods/goddesses. Ancient Greeks would donate food to statues of gods and goddesses. At the middle of Greek life was mythology. Greeks were taught about gods and goddesses such as, Hades, Poseidon, Athena and Aphrodite. Myths tell tales related to gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters. Myths also depict occurrences within the natural world.