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Pots, Olives, Theatre

In ancient Greek city-states, people made pottery, grew olives, and watched plays in open-air theatres. Crafts, farming and shared festivals were part of everyday life.

In the picture

  1. A painted jar: its bands show runners in motion.
  2. A clay mask: a face used in open-air plays.
  3. A potter’s wheel: wet clay shaped into a pot.
  4. An olive branch: small fruit that gives oil and food.

Examples

  • A clay cup used for water at a meal.
  • A hillside play watched by a town.

Quiz: Pots, Olives, Theatre (Age 10)

  1. According to the card, what were Greek city-states?

    • Towns with surrounding farmland
    • Islands with no farmland
    • Huge empires with one ruler
  2. Which of these was important in ancient Greek life?

    • Pottery, olive oil and indoor theatre
    • Pottery, olive oil and chariot racing
    • Pottery, olive oil and open-air theatre
  3. What did a potter’s wheel help make?

    • Oil from olives
    • A mask for plays
    • A pot from wet clay

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History, Age 10