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Name:____________________________
Period:_________
Ancient Greece Stations Activity
Directions: Complete the following worksheet. Answer all of the questions in full
sentences. Take any other necessary notes on this worksheet. It will be a good study
guide in the future.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAND THIS WORKSHEET IN FOR A GRADE!
Station 1: Greek Theater
1. Describe the shape or design of Greek theaters. Why are they designed that way?
Greek theaters were built into the sides of mountains or hills with the
stage at the bottom. They were built this way to keep the sound
contained.
2. Name some of the differences between a tragedy and a comedy.
A tragedy has a “tragic” ending (death of main character). Tragedies are
also about the past and the characters typically wore dark colored
clothing. A comedy is light hearted, had elements of humor, and was
more about the present.
3. Why do you think only men were permitted to participate in theater productions?
Only men were allowed to participate in theater productions because it
was a privilege meant for male citizens. It was mostly likely not
considered “appropriate” for women to see such things.
Station 2: Ancient Greek Music
1. Where does the word music come from?
Music comes from Muses, the daughter of Zeus and goddess of creative and intellect.
2. What is one way we learn about ancient music today?
We study remains of musical instruments left behind and
drawings to help us figure out what music may have sounded
like.
3. In your opinion, how would you describe the sound of the ancient Greek music?
Station 3: The Peloponnesian War
1. Why did this war begin?
Athens abused their new-found power and was stealing from the other citystates.
2. Besides attacks from Sparta, what else contributed to the decline of Athens?
Athens declined after the Peloponnesian war because the city itself was
destroyed, the population had severely decreased from the plague, and they
had used most of their money for defense reasons.
WHEN SOMEBODY WANTED
BUT
SO
431 BC
Athens
To use
Other
money from City-States
other cityfelt
states to
cheated
improve
Athens
Sparta led a
war against
Athens to
stop the
abuse
431 BC
Sparta and
other citystates
Stop Athens Athens wasn’t
willing to give
from
their money
stealing
back or use it
their money to protect the
Spartans
aligned with
Greeks and
Persians to
destroy Athens
other citystates
Station 4: The Agora of Athens
1. In your own words, explain what the Agora is?
The Agora was a marketplace in the center of the city.
2. Why do you the Agora considered the “heartbeat” of Ancient Athens?
The Agora was considered the “heartbeat” of Ancient Athens because of all of the
people that were present shopping, preaching, and teaching there. It was the center of
the city where Athenians flocked to take care of their daily affairs.
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Station 5: Fashion in Greece
1. Which type of clothing showed a person’s wealth and status in ancient Greece?
Any colored or dyed cloth showed a person’s wealth and status in ancient Greece.
2. Why did women apply chalk and lead on their faces to appear pale?
Women applied chalk to their skin to appear pale as a symbol of status. Rich Athenian
women stayed inside most of the day and did not have to leave. It was seen as a sign of
prestige as well as fashionable.