Ancient Greece

Research, and find items and customs we still use from ancient Greece. You may use your reading book.

Windmills

I hope you have heard the saying "Chasing Windmills". It means that you are trying to get something that is not really there. This comes from a character who thought the windmills were giants and was afraid to approach them. Have you ever had a time in your life when you were "chasing windmills"? examples: wanting to do something you were too young to do, wanting an expensive item you can't afford, wanting to live with mom or dad and can't pick yet, wanting to be what you aren't...

Riches or Wisdom

This week's story takes place in Baghdad, where the main character enjoys everything his gold can buy. He bought many books and stored them in the "House of Wisdom". Even though he had everything he wanted he still longed for wisdom. If you could have riches or wisdom which would you pick? And why?