What was it like to live in Ancient Greece?

What were ancient Greek families like? Learn about Greek family-life, fashion and food in this BBC Bitesize KS2 History guide. read more

Ancient Greece had a warm, dry climate, as Greece does today. Most people lived by farming, fishing and trade. Others were soldiers, scholars, scientists and artists. read more

Ancient Greek Games Greek boys played games like hockey, which were not part of the Olympic Games. The Ancient Greek boys usually played games naked, so girls were forbidden to watch. Ancient Greek women and girls were not expected to do much physical activity for recreation purposes. read more

Men had a much better life in Ancient Greece than women. Only men could be full citizens. Only men made the important decisions. Normally, only men fought in armies, took part in sports and met in public. Women. Spartan women were taught reading and writing and skills to protect themselves in battle. read more