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Greece - Greek History - Homeschool

Resources for homeschoolers: vocabulary aids, educational systems of the Spartans and Athenians, ancient taxation, daily life, Eratosthenes, and introductions to Plato, the Olympics, rituals, and theatre.
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  3. Olympic Games

An Outline of Greek History From 500-300 B.C.
Here you'll find an outline of topics to know about Greek history from 500-300 B.C., along with relevant readings in the areas.

The Formation of Ancient Greek Personal Names
Greek names had meaning based on the parts from which they were composed.

Greece - Fast Facts About Greece
What we call Greece is known to its inhabitants as Hellas. The name "Greece" comes from the name the Romans applied to Hellas -- Graecia. While the people of Hellas thought of themselves as Hellenes, the Romans called them by the Latin word Graeci.

Ancient Greece for Kids - From the Donns
Topics on this page by the Donns are Introduction, School, Greek Houses, Greek Families, Toys & Pets, Dance/Stories, Clothing/Hair Styles, Weddings, and Food, plus lesson plans.

A-V Resources for Classics
Catalogues of audio-visual products for students and teachers of Classics.

Fast Facts About Ancient Greek Colonies
An introductory look at the ancient Greek colonies. Unlike modern colonization where colonies are a remnant of empire-building, Greek colonies were politically separate from the mother city.

Eratosthenes
Site demonstrating Eratosthenes' method for determining the prime numbers.

Women, Children and Men
Chapter 5 of The Cambridge Illustrated History of Ancient Greece, edited by Paul Cartledge. Describes roles of boys and girls in rituals.

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