Friday, December 11, 2009

Redemption Day'

Terms

  1. ad, bc-anno domini, before christ
  2. evolution-a fabled process of progressive change dependent on chance and time with the origin of life on earth
  3. government- institution that has both authority and power to control direct and to rule in the actions and affairs of others
  4. sovereign-god has suprene power over everything
  5. deluge- after the flood
  6. capital punishment-death penalty
  7. postdiluvian- post flood
  8. plain of shinar-lower mesopotamia
  9. babel- modern day babylon
  10. humanism-worship of man
  11. nation-large group of people who think of themselves as one and act n history as a single entity
  12. race-groups that mankind are divided into
  13. indo-eurpoean - language of the japhetic people

Identification

  1. his carnation,birth, life,death,resurrection, and ascension is the focal point of all history
  2. shem, ham, and japheth are noahs sons
  3. nimrod means we shall rebel and he built the first world empire
  4. at the tower of babel
  5. nimrod
  6. asis, caucasus mountains, shinar

Chapter Concepts

  1. history is the memory of mankind, his-story, the record of gods dealings with men since the beginning. b/c each generation need to know about great aspects and works of former generations nd what great things the contributed
  2. language and thought, awareness of the difference between right and wrong, freedom to make choices...because we are created in the image of god
  3. b/c history is not just an account of tradgies alone but also noble deeds, courage, honor,love dveotion. and great accomplishments
  4. beginning- the central event and the end are also recorded in the bible.it began when god had his act and his creation. middle- god;s act of redemption,his coming to the earth in the form of man to redeem men from their sins. it will end whith his judgement of this sinful world.
  5. ancient history- from beginning to the fall of the roman empire...medieval history- fall of roman to the beginning of the protestant reformation...modern history- beginning of protestant reformation until present.
  6. it comes from god since he is sovereign.
  7. god again taught man the sancity of human life and ordained that jmen set up systems of law and judgement to restraint evil and he wants them to be obedient to it
  8. languages started at the tower of babel and nations came with different languages, then people started to look different from one another so races got popular

Thursday, December 10, 2009

SR 2 on Page 263 plus Identify

  1. his royal family/spain,austria,netherlands,several itlian kingdoms
  2. he controlled a lot of the earths surface/spain became the golden century
  3. he was devoted to the roman church/he intensified the spanish inquisition
  4. john III/persecuted the jews
  5. they sucessfully transmited their lang. and cultures
  6. holland & belgiun/low lands/low countries
  7. they shed blood to defend their political and religious freedoms
  8. Charles V/Philip the Second/they were shocked and surprised
  9. william the silent prince of orange
  10. when they conquered spain/1648

Identify.

  • Miguel de Cervantes-outstanding writer
  • Don Quixote-writen by Miguel and a master piece
  • Luiz de camoes-portugals greatest writer
  • Os Lusiadas-long epic poem
  • dikes-dam like barriers of earth and stone
  • Duke of Alva-cruel leader
  • Council of Blood-it was brutal council because of they way it treated dutch people
  • United Provinces-declared the netherlands to be independent of spain
  • Dutch Reformed Church-william the Silent

Chapter 14; Section Review 1 & Identify

  1. they had lived in such hardships. when martin luther preached salvation by faith peasants converted.they took back the freedom that the peasants had in the first place.
  2. he was more ofcused on forcing all of germany back into romanism.the peace of augsburg. 1555 they got a state established church.
  3. they had a counter reformation. they wanted to produce certain limited charges, prevent any more catholics from becoming proestant
  4. jesuits. to form a group of men who were didicated to the pope and roman church
  5. they spread romanism fast.

Identify.

  • augsburg confession- first protestant confession by faith
  • inquisiton- counter reformation put "life" into it/.
  • ignatious loyola- spanish solider
  • council of trent- strongest stand against protestants

Monday, November 30, 2009

Test Part 1.

a) People
1. CELTS- descendants of people from the european mainland
2.JUTES.ANGLES.SAXONS-geramic tribes
5.ALFRED THE GREAT-first great king of england
8.HAROLD GODWIN-most powerful english noble that was elected king
9.WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR-led victorious in the battle of hastings
19.JOAN OF ARC- peasant girl who claimed to hear heavenly voices
25 .HUGH CAPET-king in 987
26.LOUIS VI- ruled when the capetians were ready to challenge the nobles power.
28.LOUIS IX-most memorable king of france
30.BONIFACE VIII- the pope that philip iv had a conflict with over whether the king could tax the clergy without the popes consent
33.FERDINAND AND ISABELLA-in 1469 prince ferdinant of argon and princess isabella of castile were married. the 10 year slater they were king and queen of spain.
39.MARCO POLO-the son of an italian merchant who accomapined his father and his uncle on a trip to china in 1271
42.CHRISTOPHER COLOMBUS-an italian born adventuerer, was waiting to greet the daring explorer.
Who were the earliest known inhabitants of the British Isles?

Ancient Britian


What were the dates of the Hundred Years’ War?

1337-1453


Which Germanic tribe conquered Spain in the 5th century?

Anglo-Saxons


Which name did the Romans give to Spain?
Hispana



These were Muslims from North Africa who invaded Spain:

moors


What does “reconquista” mean?

reconquest


Name 4 nations that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages.

england,france,spain and porugal


What is the name of the monument in Southern England that may have been an ancient Celtic worship site?
stonehenge

Which Germanic tribe named England?
anglo-saxons


Which Anglo-Saxon poet lived in the 7th century? (Hint: There’s a Christian band named after him)
caedomon

Who was crowned king of France in 987 AD?

hugh capet


Which French king was St. Louis, MO named after?

louis ix


What was the French Estates-General composed of? (List them out)




Which peninsula is Spain located on?
iberian peninsula

Name 3 Germanic tribes.


Which countries fought during the Hundred Years’ War? Who won?
france and england and france won.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Joan of Ark

"iwould rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God's will."

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ch. 13 Section Review 1


  1. england, spain, france,portugal

  2. celts/brittanna

  3. angles,saxons, and jutes

  4. augustine/ 664

  5. the early english people had parts of the bible in their own language, and many writers were influenced by the scriptures.

  6. alfred the great/. he complied an englesh code of law.obliged all able-bodied men to serve in the national army and laid the foundations of the great english nation

  7. william the conqueror/october 14, 1066
  8. hewanted to increase his own power. he transformed europe in to a strong nation state/..he made a domesday book and direcfted his assistants to take a cenus
  9. changed the language and culture. they spoke french and anglo saxon... most immediate result was political.
  10. henry 1,,became lion of justice. issued charter of liberties and established exchequer.

identify

  • england-angleland
  • scops-wandering poets
  • beowulf- greatest saxon poem
  • archbishop of canterbury- most influential church office in england
  • danelaw-area of england where danes were [northeastern part]
  • london-and important town located on the thames ricer in southeastern britian
  • canute the dane-king of england after the fell to viking invaders
  • harold godwin-most powerful noble
  • norman conquest- victory at the bttle of hastings
  • census- a count of people and property
  • domesday book- day of judgement.

study guide

feudalism- a way of life based on the ownership & use of land.


fief-a piece of alnd held by one man


lord-is the one man who holds a fief(a piece of land)


vassal-a man permitted by the lord to use it in retun of services.


knight-heavily armed warriors,wore full body armor,mounted on horese,provided the heart of the kings military force.


chivalry-the code of conduct for the nobility and the knights


heraldry-colorful and unique emblems, sysmbols and designs displayed on armor,sheilds and banners.


castle-heavily fortified dwellings built by nobles.


joust-2 knights fight to knock each other off their horse.


tournament-groups of knights fought a mock battle that lasted an entire day.


manor-estates that belonged to the nobles.


serf-farmers that worked on the manors.


Truce of God-the church forbade fighting from friday through sunday each week.


Peace of God-priest denied the sacraments to persons who robbed churches,took a serf's property or killed a noncombatant during battle.


burg-community of traveling merchants.


middle class-burghers=middle class


trade fair-merchants from all over;towns like leipzig,germany.


guild-developed during this time.(consisted of merchants,artisans and craftsmen)


black death-formof bubonic plague(deadly,very infectious) came from fleas that were on rats.


Chaucer-wrote The Canterbury Tales/recongnized as one of englands greatest poets.


trivium-grammer,rhetoric(the art of speaking) and logic


quadrivium-arithmetic,music,geometry and astronomy.


scholasticism-theology(roman cathilic style) + greek philosophy(like Aristotle)


Brethren of the Common Life-Christian group founded by Gerhard Groote in 1380. all about bible reading,prayer,serving others and personal devotion.



humanism-study of classical languages and classical literature.



patron-ppl who use their own money to support the arts.(ex. the medici family)


Sistine Chapel-michelagelos famous paintings re on the celiing and walls here.also well known for ots marble statues.



Medicis-powerful & influential florentine family/"Godfathers" of the Renaissance/influenced politics & ecomonics from the 1300's until 1700's



Thomas Aquinas-lived 1225-1274,spoke slowly, called a "dumb ox" but had a brilliant mind.


William of Ockham-lived 1285-1349/ educated @ oxford, said bible was ultimate authority.



John Wycliffe-lived 1320-1384/also known as the "morning star of the reformation"/thought popes claim of absolute authority over church was wrong.his followers were called "Lollards".



John Huss-lived 1369-1415/follower of John Wycliff,roman church condemned him and he was burned at the stake.his followers were called "hussites"



Gerhard Groote-he founded brethren of the common life. also founed schools for kids.



Dant-wrote Divine Comedy(one of the few pieces of medievil lit. that is still widely read today)



Petrarch-wrote "Father of Humanism"


Bocaccio-wrote "The Decameron"



Michelangelo-considered the greatest artist of the renaissance,supported by the medici family,,famous pintings are on the walls and celings of the sistine chapel.



Flanders-primary center of trade for wool



Machiavelli-wrote"The Prince"



Giotto-famous articist of the renaissance



DaVinci-aka "Renaissance Man"(one who displays talenst in all fiels) he was a painter,sculptor,musician,inventor,engineer,best remembered for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper



Prague-oldest german university. founed in 1348

Monday, November 2, 2009

Assignment 36 Pictures




















Chapter 12.section review 1

  1. it was a way of life based upon the ownership and use of land
  2. the lord gave the vassal the land to take care of
  3. it comes from the latin word castra which means military camp, it was surrounded by a moat[body of water] they had a drawbridge to keep invaders out.
  4. they fought, jousted[they tried to knock each other off the hourse], and had tournaments[battle that lasted an entire day.]
  5. serfs- peasants. serfs severd the nobility people instead vof being equal to them
  6. the truce of god and peace of god/.

identify

  • fedulasim- way of life based on ownership of land.
  • king-top of fedual system
  • crown land-personal part [kings land]
  • knight- heavily armed warriors wearing full body armor and mouted on horses
  • chivalry-the code of conduct for the nobility and nights
  • heraldry-certain colorful and unique symbols,emblems,and designs displayed on armor and shields
  • manor-estates that belonged to the nobles
  • demesne-serfs had to work 3 days, the lord's fields.

Friday, October 30, 2009

#35

Complete Chapter 9 Section Review 2 plus Identify on page 147
2) Post this to your blog
3) Complete Chapter 9 Section Review 3 plus Identify on page 150

Chapter 9& 10 Test

a. People (#1-33 every other odd)

  • messiah- the anotinted one of God.
  • domitian- proclaimed himself lord and god
  • marcus aurelius- stoic philospher emperor, called the war of the 4th great persecution
  • ireneaus- pupil of polycarp and bishop of lyons in gaul
  • orign-christian philosopher and theoligain from alexandria, escaped the persecution but then died in another one
  • diocletian- ruler during the 10th persecution, and claimed himself officially dominus noster
  • aristides-christian apologist of the early church
  • athanasius- argued for the true diety of christ at the council of nicaea
  • theodosius I- ruler when christianity became the only legal faith the state religion.


b. Terms (all)

  1. synagogues- where they read the old testament scriptues in hebrew and aramaic and sometimes even from the greek septuagint.
  2. gentiles, proselytes- non jews/ converts
  3. martyr- greek for witness.[tortured and killed for faith]
  4. book of the revelation- written by john on the isle of patmos, where he received and recorded the prophetic visions
  5. catacombs- vast, subterranean galleries beneath the city of rome where early christians met
  6. edict of milian- extended legal protection and reconization to christians throughout the empire
  7. church fathers- preachers and teachers
  8. apologist- attempted to reasonably defend christianity against pagan defamations
  9. monarchianism- denied the doctrine of trinity
  10. latin vulgate- common bible of early western church
  11. creeds- statements of beliefs/ confessions of faith
  12. apostles creed- earliest creed. nicene creed- adopted by council of nicea. athanasian creed- named for him and took his place beside apostles and nicene creeds as the churches confession.
  13. council of nicaea- rejected the teaching of arainism and adopted the nicaean creed. / aranism-false doctrine which denied the diety of christ.


. Chapter Concepts (#4)
. because it was the only legal religion, people converted out of fear but didnt really believe
a. People (#1, 3, 5, 10)
  • justinian- first freat leader of the byzantine empire
  • theodora- justinians wife, most famous woman in history
  • leo 3- said all images and paintings should be burned in churches
  • ottomans- muslim turks who took over constantinople.


b. Places (#1, 3)
  • byzantium and constaninople- 324 a.d. constantine moved the capital of the roman emperor to the roman empire -rome to byzantium [constaninople]
  • haiga sophia- most magnificent church building in the middle ages. holy wisdom

c. Terms (#1, 3, 4)

  • christendom- portion of the world in which christianity was the dominant religion
  • greek fire- secret weapon in war duringin vasions like a flame thrower
  • iconolastic controversy- image breaker, worshiped icons/ icon- abstract simplified image of christ,mary , any of other saints.

d. Chapter Concepts

it was blessed with a sound monetary system, florishing trade with persia, and orient, a strong navy, principles of law and order, and elements of morality and virtue among her people. ..it would make for a strong empire. the can withstand most anything.

Monday, October 26, 2009

assignment 34.

What does "restricted nations" refer to? nations that can't worship God.

Where are most restricted nations? north east africa

Give me the names of 6 restricted nations and tell me why they are restricted.
Comoros-b/c it smostly islamic
ethiopia- Ethiopia experienced a revolution in 1974 which imposed a Marxist-like government.
United Arab Emirates-Islam is the state religion, with a Sunni majority
Uzbekistan-Uzbekistan is a secular state that promotes a moderate form of Islam
lebanon- The major danger faced by Christians in Lebanon is from militant elements within the populace
Mauritania-Mauritania is one of the world's poorest countries, and one of the most restricted. Freedom of religion is nonexistent in this one-party state where Islam has dominated for more than 1,000 years. A coup in August 2008, replaced their democratically elected president with a military council government.

about VOM.is the voice of martyrs. its a interdominational christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. they are station in random places around the world.we can help by praying.
founders:
Pastor Richard Wurmbrand (March 24, 1909 - February 17, 2001)
Sabina (Oster) Wurmbrand (July 10, 1913 - August 11, 2000)

abc.com
1.Bosnian Serb Ex-Leader Set Free: Former Bosnian Serb President Biljana Plavsic, sentenced in 2003 by a U.N. war crimes tribunal to 11 years in prison, returned to her home in Belgrade after an early release from a Swedish jail.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=8925574
2. Zimbabwe: Prime Minister's Party Fears New Attacks: The party of Zimbabwe's prime minister said one of its security officials was beaten by the president's militants Tuesday, and said the attack was part of new violence unleashed because it has stepped back from the governing coalition.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=8924300
3.South Korean Christians pray during a rally for peaceful unification of Korean peninsula South Korean Christians pray during a rally for peaceful unification of Korean peninsula and the World Peace in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
http://abcnews.go.com/search?searchtext=persecution%20of%20christians
4. Pakistani Christians "Live in Fear," Churches Say Christians and other religious minorities in Pakistan live in fear of persecution and even execution or murder on false charges of blasphemy against Islam, the World Council of Churches (WCC) says.The Council, a global body linking Protestant and Orthodox churches in 110 countries, has called on the Pakistani government to change a law that allows for the death penalty for blaspheming Islam.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=8478525
5.Religious persecution in Eritrea
If you are Catholic, Muslim, or a member of the Orthodox and Evangelical churches in Eritrea then it seems you can breathe easy.
However, those who believe and practise minority faiths are routinely persecuted, according to human rights groups. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3663654.stm

google search
www.christianpersecution.info/
www.persecution.org/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_Christians
www.allaboutfollowingjesus.org/Christian-Persecution.htm
www.persecutionblog.com

they post stories and what life is like all over the world. they explain with stories, an dinterview whats going on, an dhow bad they are doing christians and WE THINK its not fair.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

5 Papyrus Fragments.

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papyrus 5

Blog Assignment #33

  1. all of rome was under rule [mostly], men could travel a long distance before wondering about a foregin country/ b/c the bible promised a savior
  2. Herod the Great
  3. the 12 apostles
  4. 100 a.d
  5. the most remarkable thing about the early church was the stark contrast between tha practical godliness and moral purity of its members and the depraved pagan neighbors. many people were won to christ and had a very good testominy.

identify

  • synagouges-jewish place of worship
  • gentiles- non jews
  • proselytes- converts
  • messiah-anointed one
  • church-local assemblies or bodies of believers

Friday, October 16, 2009

Ch.8 section 1 review and identify/ game

  1. Latins
  2. Etruscans,Greeks,Carthaginians and Gauls/Etruscans and Greeks
  3. the father/pietas,gravitas,and dugnity/religion
  4. because of Hellenic culture/Pantheon
  5. 509 b.c./more under controlled after.
  6. rebulic-form of civil government,electorate-political power,consuls-patricians who were elected.
  7. vote, but not much force in government/tribune
  8. limited,representative government and reverence for the rule of law

Identify

  • Rome-the ruler of the mediterranean basin
  • Forum-common market or meeting place
  • Jupiter-the chief and father of the gods
  • Partricians-the rich people who had all the rights of everything
  • Plebians-the poor people who had no rights basicly
  • Centuries-military units of 100 men each
  • Republic-representative form of government
  • Eletorate-all citizens eligible to vote
  • Veto-forbid the acts
  • Concilium Plebis-plebeian assembly
  • Twelve Tables-the unwritten law of rome



e. Who's who -you are trained to be a certain kind of fighter. it takes a lot of money to train,feed and get your equipment. so you must win or you are killed.
f. Fight -you will have a practice fight with wooden swords first. the they will give you real swords and the fight begins!
g. Ouch! -you can be put with any type of fighter. you must be quick to think itf they catch you because you only have seconds to live!

h. It's over!-once you are killed(if you loose) your body is dragged off as the winning opponit gets the praise.

Chapter 8 Section Review 2 and Identify

  1. the romans finally acheived victory over the carthaginians
  2. hannibal/ battle of cannae
  3. scipio/ rome got control of spain and gained an independent ally in numidia
  4. numidians attacked carthage forcing them to fight against a roman ally. rome got supreme in the western mediterranean
  5. 133 bc
  6. most romans were farmers, people were rich, they had less grain because of the growing empire. they were for the bad because romans became extremely poor and they had to live off of almost nothing.
  7. marius and sulla, when sulla died
  8. pompey,crassus,caesar
  9. dictator for life, reduced debts for poor people, julian calendar, / march 15, 44 bc, he was stabbed to death by all the senators.
  10. mark antony,octavian, lepidus./ octavian became undisputed master of the roman empire;

identify;

  • punic wars-wars between 264-146 bc
  • legion- roman military units of foot soliders and calvary
  • battle of zama-hannibal lost it in 202 bc
  • gladiators-prisoners of war,slaves, or criminals forced to fight in public show;
  • tiberius and gaius- 2 brothers that were for the poor
  • rubicon river-separates gaul and italy
  • cleopatra-the last ruler in the ptolemaic dynasty
  • battle of actium-battle off the coast of greece [most decisive battles]


a. Your Fate Awaits -i pick fights with romans knowing i will die if i am to serious. if im not killed in battle, i shouldnt expect mercy. they call me barbarians. they want to rule me for a long time.


b. Gotcha! -they defeat gaul and many other tribes to get gallia for themselves. they follow a careful battle plan. they wear armor


c. Sold! -after captured, you are givin into slave trade. you stand on a platform so everyone can see you. people pic to buy you. it slike a bid.


d. Oh No! - you can possible go to a writing school, where slaves can learn how to write. your a new arrival. you have to get fit. if your lucky or good you will get a fake sword : ) (lol)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Ch.7 review 2 and 3

7.2
  1. monarchy,council of elders and the assembly
  2. aristocracy is ruled by the best/oligarchy is ruled by the few/monarchy,aristocray,oligarchy,tyranny,democracy
  3. democracy is ruled by the many or common people
  4. it was tough, boys were trained to steal and trained, and all they did is fight
  5. darco was directed to prepare a code of law and it was written in blood/solons repealed the harsh edicts of darco/ solons because it didnt end with blood
  6. pericles/ men had to work for a living and couldnt perticipate in politics/ the golden age of greece
  7. 250 greek cities and a war broke out b/t them
  8. the delian league spartas supremacy was short lived 431-404 b.c.

Identify:

Helots-slaves

Peloponnesran league-an alliance with corinth,megara and other cities

Court of Areopheus-wealthy athenians

Peisistratus-a noble men

Cleisthenes-emerged as the new champion of the common poeple

Ostracism-a quorum of citizens could vote to banish for ten years any person believed to be dangerous to the state

Representative Democarcy- citizens elect the few men who represent them in the gpvernment

Direct Demorcracy-Citizens made big decisions of government diretly themselves

7.3

  1. Philip II/hellenic league,he wanted to master all greece
  2. 334 b.c.
  3. his army included engineers and surveyors whos task was to help constuct engiens of war/he invaded india/he died of a fever
  4. he spread the greek culture and named cities alexandria
  5. ptolemies-they ruled egypt,seleucids-they got seria,mesopotamia,and persa,antigonids-they got macedonia and part of greece

Identify:

Macedonia-ruled by antigonids

Demosthenes-urged fellow greeks to united against macedonia

Alexander The Great-youngest macedonian king

Alexandria-16 greek cities

Ipsus-it divied an empire among 4 generals who declared themselves king

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Pictures to munber 30








Number 30

Tell me about life in Ancient Greece, including:

a. Family Life:
Men had a much better life in Ancient Greece than women. Only men could be full citizens. Only men made the important decisions. Normally, only men fought in armies, took part in sports and met in public.Spartan women were taught reading and writing and skills to protect themselves in battle. They had more freedom than women and girls living in Athens. As well as looking after the house, making clothes.Women in Athens were taught skills they would need to run a home such as cooking and weaving. They were expected to look after the home, make the clothes, and bear children.
b. Clothing:
The main item of clothing for men was a tunic, called a chiton, These were big squares of cloth, held in place by pins at the shoulders and a belt round the waist. They were made from wool in the winter or linen in the summer.Women also wore clothing which was made from big square piece of linen or wool. They used pins in various places to hold it together. Unlike the men's, the dresses always went down to the ankles.
c. Food:
The Ancient Greeks grew olives, grapes, figs and wheat and kept goats, for milk and cheese. They ate lots of bread, beans and olives.In the Summer months there were plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to eat and in the winter they ate dried fruit and food they had stored like apples and lentils. As most of the Greeks lived very near the sea, they also ate a lot of fish, squid and shellfish.
d. Entertainment:

Ancient Greeks loved sport and most cities in Ancient Greece had public gymnasiums where people gathered to train and relax.Almost every Greek city had a theatre because plays were part of many religious festivals. The Greeks enjoyed singing and dancing.
e. Military:
Sparta was the only city state which had a full time army. The Spartan men were well known for being brave and fierce, and they spent their whole lives training and fighting.Spartans lived in harsh conditions, without luxuries, to make them tough fighters.Physical training and fitness was considered to be an important part of a Spartan child’s education. Girls did not fight in wars but they took part in physical activities because Spartans believed fit and strong women would have healthy babies that would be good soldiers. Boys went to live at an army barracks at the age of 7.
f. Government:
Sparta had its own system of government which was very different from the other city states. Rule was shared between two kings, the Gerousia and the Assembly
g. Social Life:
Men trained almost their whole life so they didn't have much of a social life. The women were constantly staying in shape so that they could have healthy babies so that they could become strong warriors. The children didnt go to school but worked all the time. they played sports some
times and went to plays and other evens.
h. Education:
The way children were educated was different in each city state.In Sparta, reading and writing was unimportant. Boys learned to be good fighters.In Athens citizens had to be educated to take part in voting in the Assembly. Athenian boys also went to 'wrestling school' each day, to learn many sports, not just wrestling. They had to be fit, to fight in the army.Greek schools were small. They had only one teacher and about ten or twenty boys. The schools were not free and so only the rich could really afford to send their children to school.The children did not need much school equipment as they had to learn everything off by heart. When they needed to, they wrote on wooden boards covered with layers of wax. They used a wooden pen called a stylus with a sharp end for writing and a flat end for 'rubbing out'. The wax was melted and reapplied from time to time.