Understanding Customs and Traditions

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What is the typical age range for women to get married?

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14-19

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How were bodies typically treated in Archaic Ancient Greece?

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Bodies were burned or cremated inside graves, or buried in earth-lined pits.

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What is an Ephebe in Ancient Greece?

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A young man undergoing military training.

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Where did Ephebes display their military skills?

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In Piraeus before an Assembly in the theater.

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When did gnostic cults come to an end?

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5th century.

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What is one of the three storylines believed by Greeks regarding human creation?

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Transformative.

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What is a custom?

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A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something in a particular society.

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What is a tradition?

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A long-established custom or belief that has been passed down from one generation to another.

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How do customs and traditions influence society?

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They shape social norms, values, and behaviors within a community.

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What is the difference between a custom and a tradition?

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A custom is a practice that is common in a particular culture, while a tradition is a practice that is passed down through generations.