High Five Facts - Ancient Greek Food

The video explores ancient Greek food habits, highlighting their diverse diet, which included fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, fish, and occasionally meat. Meat was a luxury, mainly consumed during festivals. Greeks relied on agriculture and trade for sustenance. Dining customs involved sitting on the floor, using low tables, and eating with hands. Staple foods included bread, olive oil, and various fruits and vegetables. Greeks had a sweet tooth, enjoying desserts like honey cakes and drinking wine mixed with water.

What was the primary diet of ancient Greeks?

• Carnivorous diet

• Mediterranean diet

• Vegan diet

• Fast food diet

How did ancient Greeks primarily obtain their food?

• By hunting

• By growing their own produce

• By fishing only

• Through imports

What was a common practice during ancient Greek meals?

• Using chopsticks

• Eating with hands

• Using forks and knives

• Eating in silence

Which of the following was a staple in the ancient Greek diet?

• Rice

• Bread and olive oil

• Potatoes

• Corn

What was a popular dessert among ancient Greeks?

• Honey cakes

• Chocolate cake

• Ice cream

• Cheesecake