as the others were soundly sleeping,

when I heard banging,

I heard Margot standing,

When we jumped to the other side of the room,

we saw a tiny faded gloom,

My mother and father woke with a start and told us no one could break out hearts.

We could only pack our needy stuff,

as we were in a terrible rush,

WE HAD TO HURRY, WE HAD BEEN CAUGHT BY THE NAZIS, OUR ARCH ENIMIES!!!!!!!!!!

The children were evacuated for the sake of there lives.  Evacuation tried to ensure the safety of young children from the cities that were  harmful and was in danger of German bombing many cities. the children were evacuated to small villages and villages in the countryside. Some children were evacuated to relatives , but some lived with complete strangers. By the end of the Second World War around 3.5 million people were evacuated.

Here are some questions for you:

How would you feel if you were evacuated?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  How would you feel without you real family?                                                                                                                                                                                       How was life in the country different to life in the city?

                           REMEMBRANCE DAY  

Athens was the main center for traditions. Athenians use to spread these festivals to other city-states
At the early Greek festivals, the actors, directors, and dramatists were all the same person. After some time, only 3 actors were allowed to perform in each of these  play. Later  non-speaking roles were allowed to be  perform on the stage. Due to limited number of actors allowed on the stage, the chorus became a special active part of the  Greek theatre. Music was only and often  played during the chorus’ .

Life in ancient Sparta was not as luxurious as life in ancient Athens. Spartans were more up for a fight than the Athenians and concentrated on training to be a soldier (men). Whereas in Athens, they concentrated more on arts and theatre productions.

Sparta was the only city state that had a full time army. Other city states had an army, but weren’t as focused on training as much as the Spartans were. While her husband was away fighting or training, a Spartan wife looked after the family farm. Unlike other Greek states, Sparta for years had no defence – walls. It relied on its mountains and its army to keep enemies away.

It was tough being a Spartan. If a new born baby was sickly and would not be fit enough to fight when it was older, it would be left on top of a mountain to die. The children of Sparta ran around with no clothes on. The boys practised fighting and did athletics. The girls did physical activities too. Spartan mothers told their sons before they left for battle, “Come back with your shield or on it.” Dead Spartans were carried home on their shields. Only a coward would drop his shield and run away.

Thank you for reading my report. I hope you enjoyed it.

By Alice Benton.

Events

There were many different events at the ancient Olympic Games. Some were more violent than others. The nastiest event was probably the pankration simply because they had spears and swords which easily could’ve poked or injured someone. Boxing was a nasty event as well. Wrestling was a popular event for the participants who wanted to show off their strength. There once was a famous wrestler called Milo who was said to train by carrying a calf (baby cow) everyday. As the calf grew heavier , Milo’s muscles becane stronger. The pentathlon (an event of which we still have today) was the longest- lasting event as there was five differnt sports. Some of those sports may have been: javelin, discus, running, chariot racing or the long jump. There was an event in which hoplites, soldiers, could take part. They had to wear all their armour including a sword , a spear and a shield.

How the ancient and modern games are similar.

There are many differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. Fr one, a similarity would be that both the modern and ancient games both used the Olympic torch/flame. Also, there are some ancient sports that are still used today. For instance: running , long jump, javelin and discus are some sports in the modern Olympics. A difference would be that if married women entered the Olympic arena and were seen, they would be punished by death. However, if the woman knew the competitor, she would likely be spared. Both of the Olmpic Games had opening ceremonies. But the ancient opening ceremonies were nothing like the ones we have now. The ancient ceremonies were about praying to Zeus and in addition to that it was just a small festival. Whereas the modern Olympics have huge celbrations which lasts for hours. They were bothe held every four years.

When, where, why, how often?

People from all over Greece came to watch the Olympic Games. They began over two thousand seven hundred years ago, in southwest Greece. The games were a religious festival and worshipped for Zeus, the cheif god. They were held in honour of him too. The games were held every four years, in a valley called Olympia.

Who took part?

Only unmarried men, girls and boys could take part in the games. Married women were banned. The men, girls and boys had to speak Greek, otherwise they couldn’t compete. They ran naked even the girls! If the competitors won, they were rewarded with a crown of olive leaves. It was a sign of peace for all Greeks.

Greekgod facts.

Zeus was king of the gods. He threw thunderbolts to punish anyone who disobeyed him. His brother Poseidon was god of the sea. Another brother, Pluto (also called Hades), ruled the underworld.

Zeus had many children, among them Apollo, Artemis, Athena and Ares. Apollo was the sun god, and the god of the arts, medicine, music and poetry. His twin sister Artemis was goddess of the moon, and goddess of childbirth, and of all natural things. She is often shown as a hunter with a bow and arrow. Athena was goddess of wisdom, and of crafts such as spinning, weaving, pottery and Athens . Ares was the bad-temperd god of war – not even his own farther liked him!

Places near Greece.

Turkey is east, Bulgaria is north and so is Albania, and Macedonia is to the north as well.They are all near Greece.

Places in Greece.

Volos,Alexandroupolis,Rodhopl,Xanthi,Serrai,Killkis,Pella,Evros,Komotini,Drama,Kavala,Mitilini,Thessaloniki,Pollyiros,Khalkidhiki,

Veroja,Imathia,Katerini,Pieria,Florina,Kastoria,Kozani,Grevena,Larisa,Magnisia,Lesvos and Evros are some of the places inside of Greece.

You can see Places near Greece and Places in greece were the 31 places are on the map below

What hapend when the Ancient Greeks and ModenGreeks were around.

The Ancient Greeks and Moden Greeks were around for 5011 years [from 3000 bc - to now].

Ancient Greeks

The Ancient Greeks went throw 2 eras he indus valley for 1130 years and the romans for 336 years .

Moden Greeks.

The Moden Greeks went throw 6 eras the romans for 963 years, Jesuses birth, angalo saxons for 750 years, the vikings for 500 years, the victorians for 64 years and world war 2 for 6 years.

The Ancient Greek Olympic Games.

The Olympics were more than sport – the Games were part of the Greeks’ worship of Zeus.

The competitors’ speed, strength and power were considered offerings to the gods.

Who took part?

The citysans were aloud to play in the Olympics[but no females].

The Olympics was held in Olympia on the west coast of Greece.

Tens of thousands of Greeks went to watch the Olympic Games.

When was the Olympic Games?

The Olympics were held every four years in August.

Life in Sparta.

Sparta was one of the strongest city-states in Greece.
Was ruled by 2 kings at a time and a Council of 30 elders, who were all citizens over the age of 60.
In the archaic period, Sparta produced fine art and literature.
Was a military state.
Had a key role in defeating Persia.
Defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War and was then at the height of her power.
Made a treaty with Persia, the ‘King’s Peace’, in 386 BC.
Was defeated by Thebes in 371 BC, never regained supremacy.

Life for men.

Boys 7- 17 learned reading, writing, dancing and singing; also tough physical education.

Boys, 18-19, trained for the army and in survival techniques.

Youths, 20-29, underwent rigorous military training as part of the standing army.

Young adults, 30+, were full citizens and expected to marry.

The training of males was divided into age groups and called the agoge (upbringing).

Boys were taken to the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia to be flogged to show their toughness and endurance.

Spartan education put emphasis on physical fitness.

Cowardice was seen almost as a crime.

Boys were encouraged to fight each other but not in anger.

Boys were not well fed and punished if caught stealing food.

Boys had very strict education and training.

Spartan boys left their families at 7 to be trained to become part of the full-time professional army.

A man had to remain in his barracks until he was 30 and if he married (could marry from the age of 20) he had to visit his wife in secrecy.

All adult men belonged to ‘messes’- small groups that met and dined together and were housed in individual ‘men’s houses’.

All citizens were hoplites.

Life for women.

Women received an education and physical training.

Physical training made them fit and strong so they would have healthy babies (to become good soldiers).

Physical training probably focused on gymnastics, choral song and dance.
Xenophon says that the legendary law-giver Lycurgus thought wool-working and the related sedentary life found in other states were best left to slave women: the activity was traditionally disdained by Spartan women.

The Perioikoi

Free, non-Spartans of Laconia and Messenia

Had to provide military service to the Spartans.
Did not have the privileges of citizenship, member of the Spartan assembly able to be a magistrate.
Were involved with the management of trade and manufacture, as Spartans not allowed to be engaged in trade.

The Helots
The ‘serf’ population.

Were Greeks of the area around Sparta that were defeated in war by the Spartans.
Were owned by Spartans as a whole (not by individuals).
The magistrates (ephors) declared war on them annually as constant fear of revolt.
They provided most of the agricultural produce for the rest of the population.
Those of Messenia took part in regular revolts.

Life in Athens.

The Acropolis and Parthenon

When Perikles planned a large-scale construction programme for Acropolis  he placed Pheidias in charge of the whole architectural and sculptural undertaking. Pheidias was an artist and sculptor from Athens. He created the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The outstanding feature of the Acropolis was the Temple of Athena Parthenos the Maiden or the Parthenon.Other buildings of the Acropolis were the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.

This was the entrance way to the main buildings of the Acropolis. It was an impressive building in itself.

This was the entrance way to the main buildings of the Acropolis. It was an impressive building in itself.

The Acropolis was from 447 bc to 446 bc.

The Parthenon

It was designed by the architect Iktinos and constructed by the master-builder Kallikrates. It was of the Doric order with some variations and refinements.

There were 8 columns instead of 6 at the front and rear.
The columns lean slightly inward.
The upper portions of the building incline slightly outward.

Sculptures of the Parthenon

The sculptures are too numerous and varied to be the work of Phidias alone. The project probably needed around 70 or 80 sculptors.

Metopes

These were set in the outer colonnade of the temple. They are in high relief. They show ‘Greek’ victories – eg the Lapiths fighting the Centaurs.

Friez

The frieze was on the external wall of the inside ‘chamber’ of the Parthenon. It is in shallow relief. It depicts a procession culminating in a reception committee of Olympian gods. A small group hand over the sacred robe given to Athena’s statue at the Great Panathenaic festival.

Please comment.

Events

There were many events at the ancient Olympics.Running was one of the main Games.They didn’t do horse racing because it involved a lot of falling off,the reason being because men didn’t have stirrups so therefore they rode chariots instead.The most enjoyed event was the wheelbarrow race when one man sat in a wheelbarrow and the other man pushed him.Did you know?the nastiest event was the pankration which involved a lot of swords and spears and many people got injured.they participated in three similar games called hammerthrow,discus and javelin.The winner of these events would recieve a wreath(crown)of branches.

When,Where,Why and how often.

The Olympics couldn’t be held just anywhere just anywhere. NO WAY! The games were held only at Olyimpia (Greece). If they wanted to join in they shouldn’t of hesitated because the games were only held every four years. The games were held in honour of the king god,zeus.

Who took part?

The ancient Olympics weren’t open to just anyone,no chance,.the Olympics were only open to men and boys.They had to speak greek and be prepared to compete naked.After 100 years,most women were allowed to join in.Some women snook in and disguised themselves and if they got caught they were thrown off a cliff.

How ancient and modern games are similar.

There aren’t many similarities but still there are a few.The most obvious similarities are that the participants still only want to win the game and that the modern Olympics are held every four years aswell.They also still do the hammerthrow,javelin discus,long jump and running in the modern events.

As you can see the modern Games are not really like the ancient Games.

2.During the 5th century BC Sparta was very powerful.

3.It was very important for Athenians to take an active part in the running of Athenian government.