Facts about ancient Greece1- Ancient Greece was composition of more than 1,500 different city-states. 2- Athens was the largest ancient Greek city-state.3- Women of ancient Greece lived about 35 years.4- Ancient Greek cities constantly fought each other.
5- The Greeks in daily use wore loincloths.6- It was the Greeks who invented theoretical mathematics.7- The Greeks believed that with the help of rhythmic dances, one could hypnotize and catch owls.8- Only men were allowed to attend the theatre.9- The Greeks practiced physical trainings without clothes.
10- Greek statues have identical smiles, slanted eyes and puffy cheeks – a consequence of the special technology of stone processing.11- In traditional Olympics, Greek women were forbidden to attend.12- The ancient Greeks were afraid of the deep sea and did not learn how to swim.13- After some years the statues of the ancient Greeks were cast from bronze.14- Due to the influence of the Romans, the sculptures began to be wrought out of marble.15- In Ancient Greek a beautiful woman was depicted wearing a white mask, an ugly woman – yellow.16- In the burial of the dead it was customary to put everything that could be useful in the afterlife.
17- The duties of the teacher included guarding children and teaching elementary things.18- Alexander the Great was the first Greek ruler to put his own face on Greek coins.19- Ancient Greece is the birth place of theatre.
20- There were two theatrical genres: satire and drama at the time of Ancient Greece.21- Only men were allowed to perform in theatres.22- Ancient Greece is also birthplace of democracy.
23- If anyone wants to participate in elections then they had to pay.24- Greek cemeteries were decorated with statues of young men.25- In Ancient Greek throwing apple at someone was way to show love.26- Plato was not only a famous philosopher, but also a good athlete.27- ‘School’ word came from Greek language; in Greek it means leisure, or free time.
28- In ancient Greece, men with potbellies were thought to be exceptional leaders.29- The city of Athens was named after the Greek goddess.30- The first tourist guide for Greece was created more than 2200 years ago.
31- The Greek guidebook consisted of 10 books.32- The women who were educated were not valued; most of them were rarely married.33- Between 40- 80% of ancient Greece population was slaves.34- Soldiers of ancient Greece used to wear 70 pounds of bronze amour.35- The rich Greek women were not allowed to study or work.36- The wine of the Greeks was seven times diluted with sea water.
37- Infant mortality was very high, half of the children died in the first year of life.38- Greek is one of the oldest languages in Europe. 39- The first vending machine was invented in ancient Greece40- Ancient Greek used to enjoy roasted pig with eggs, oysters and other things.41-
