comprehension questions 2

Question 1

What were the classes of the people in Athens?

Answer 1

The citizens, foreign residents/metics, and slaves.

Question 2

What were some of the potential duties a wealthy man might owe to the state?

Answer 2

Keep in good order the tiremes, train the chorus, be a jurer.

Question 3

Describe the Pnyx.

Answer 3

Open-air meeting place of the assmebly, a sloping semi-circle, no seats, a bema.

Question 4

Describe an Athenian evening meal.

Answer 4

Often a special banquet that began with fish and/or other meats w/ vegtables, then the tables were removed and water was poured on the hands of guests and garlands were passed, then fruit and other sweet things were served , the tables replaced again with smaller ones for drinking cups and entertainment ensued.

Question 5

What was the bride’s experience in an Athenian wedding?

Answer 5

Giving up all remnants of youth to the goddess Artemis, fine garments, a veil that she wore all night, a feast, and then the bride and groom drove off in a chariot.