Ancient Greece Flashcards
1
Q
What was stressed in the Athens?
A
In the Athens, education stressed the development of the whole person, both the body and mind.
2
Q
Choose the correct statement:
- Greek boys hated physical education
- They were forced to do it
- Physical Education was an important part of every Greek boy’s life.
A
Physical Education was an important part of every Greek boy’s life?
3
Q
What did they participate in?
A
They participated in gymnastics, wrestling, jumping, running, throwing the javelin and discus, marching, horseback riding, hunting.
4
Q
How did the Greeks see these sports?
A
As well as keeping them fit and healthy the Greeks saw these sports as useful for basic military training.
5
Q
What continued to be an important part of Greek life?
A
Dance
