This is my Socials project about marriage in ancient civilizations.

1. By Jamie
ANCIENT MARRIAGE

2. Ancient Greek Marriage
In Ancient Greek marriage, childbearing (teknopoioia in Greek) was
the main reason for marriage. If a women doesn’t reproduce with her
husband she is not only allowed but required to marry a different
man.

3. Ancient Greek Marriage Cont.
There were no images on google that actually made sense and/or
were appropriate for a school setting on the subject of Ancient Greek
marriage. Sorry.

4. Ancient Egyptian Marriage
Ancient Egyptian marriage was a complete bonding of one’s spirits
and both people, the wife and the husband, were treated well. Most
people got married at the age of 14-15 because the life expectancy
was so low that you needed to reproduce as soon as possible. In
today’s society that would be horrendous because they are not
adults yet but we also have much longer life expectancy.

5. A Wife and husband with a little kid below them.

6. Ancient Mesopotamian Marriage
In Ancient Mesopotamia marriage was viewed as a transaction. The
brides father would give the husband money if the bride messed up. I
think this is quite sexist towards women because they should have
their own say in this ordeal. I don’t understand why the men in this
ancient society could treat other humans as inferiors. The women
weren’t even considered human, they were items.

7. A Mesopotamian City

8. Ancient Viking Marriage
Viking marriage was seen as the bonding of families and their property
rights. Of course, the male was the head of the house. Vikings were
quite masculine orientated. If the men couldn’t do it then it was
impossible for women to do it as well. As I said with Mesopotamia I
completely disagree with this custom.

9. A Viking Marriage Ring

10. Canadian Marriage
Canadian marriage is quite equalized between genders. If any
mistreatment happens it is illegal, no matter the authority of the
abuser. The only obstacle of having a marriage is that if you are poor
than you may not be able to afford one. Sometimes, all you have to
do is arrange it with the government. So maybe it can be free.

11. Canada’s Availability for Others is Amazing.
Equality…

12. BIBLIOGRAPHY
• "Ancient Egyptian Clothes for Women." Ancient Egypt. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Apr.
2013. <http://www.ancient-egypt.info/2012/02/ancient-egypt-clothingegyptian-
wigs.html>. This image shows how the husband and wife were connected.
Appropriate for all ages.
• "Ancient Greek marriage law." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 6 Feb. 2013. Web. 16 Apr.
2013. Wikipedia has always been helpful with getting accurate information.
This source is recommended for 11+ year-olds.
• "bcmarriagelicencetofinobc.jpg." Go Tofino. Go Tofino, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.gotofino.com/tofinoweddingsgetmarriedtofino.html>. This
image clearly shows the simplicity of the BC marriage license.
• "download.jpeg." Off Beat Bride. Offbeat Empire, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://offbeatbride.com/2011/07/alabama-viking-wedding>. This photo is of a
bride and groom demonstrating their Norse background. I recommend this to
everyone.
• Dunn, Jimmy. "Egypt: Marriage in Ancient Egypt." Tour Egypt. Tour Egypt, n.d.
Web. 16 Apr. 2013. <http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/marriage.htm>.
Tour Egypt is an Egyptian touring site that has a forum of stories on world
events. This article was very helpful. Recommended for 9+.

13. • "make-color-wheel-061.jpg." Jack of All Trades. Wordpress, n.d. Web. 17
Apr. 2013. <http://jandjofalltrades.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/jack-and-jills-
decorating-tips/>. This colour wheel is so colourful...
• "marraige.jpg." History Link 101. History Source, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.historylink101.net/egypt_1/a-marriage.htm>. This picture
represents how the husband and wife were close toghether and loved
each other very much.
• "Mesopotamian Marriage Law." Wikipedia. Wikipedia Inc., 13 Feb. 2013.
Web. 11 Apr. 2013.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamian_Marriage_Law>. Wikipedia is
always a good source and this article was quite simple and easy to
understand while still providing lots of information.
• "Norse rituals." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 6 Mar. 2013. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norse_rituals#Marriage>. Wikipedia is a
complex source and holds great information. Recommended for 11+.
• "uruk.jpg." Garone.net. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.garone.net/tony/uruktablet.html>. This photo demonstrates
the crowdedness of a Mesopotamian market.