Pots, Olives, Theatre
Age 10 · History
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.
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Browse Age 10In the picture
- A painted jar: its bands show runners in motion.
- A clay mask: a face used in open-air plays.
- A potter’s wheel: wet clay shaped into a pot.
- 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.
Key takeaways
- Greek city-states were towns with surrounding farmland.
- Pottery, olive oil and open-air theatre were important in Greek life.
Quiz: Pots, Olives, Theatre (Age 10)
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According to the card, what were Greek city-states?
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Which of these was important in ancient Greek life?
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What did a potter’s wheel help make?
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