Ancient Greece
Stage 4: Depth Study 2
Toys in Ancient Greece
Source 1A
Found at: http://tinyurl.com/kr6zda4 (22, April 2014).
Source 1B
Found at: http://tinyurl.com/koqn2fk (22, April 2014).
We know that Children in Ancient Greece played with toys such as swings, see-saws, kites, model carts, spinning tops and dolls. Babies had rattles with pebbles inside them. Balls were made from pig bladders. Vase paintings show that families also kept pets. Cats were not common but dogs, pigs and tortoises were popular. Wealthier families also kept geese and cranes.
Question: Look carefully at Source 1A and 1B. How do you think the game of ephedrismos was played?
Research using the links provided and write up a set of rules for this game.