Greek Houses Flashcards
1
Q
Andron
A
Men’s quarters
2
Q
Courtyard
A
Open area to allow cool air in
3
Q
Roof
A
Sloped so rain would fall into the well
4
Q
Alter
A
In the courtyard where prayers were said
5
Q
Bedroom
A
The walls were plain so tapestries were hung
6
Q
Slave’s room
A
Simple room that contained nothing but a strip of fabric for them to lie on and a jug of water
7
Q
Bathroom
A
No running water
8
Q
Kitchen
A
Slaves cooked food over an open fire
9
Q
Comfortable room
A
Family gathered around the fire to honour the goddess Hestia
10
Q
Walls
A
Made of mud bricks and reinforced with timber
11
Q
Windows
A
Small & could be closed with shutters
12
Q
Herm
A
A statue of Hermes stood at the entrance to ward off evil spirits
13
Q
Gynaeceum
A
Women’s quarters
