The home was an important aspect of ancient Greek civilization and the term oikos not only meant house or home, but also a man’s domain

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 50.

The home was an important aspect of ancient Greek civilization and the term oikos not only meant house or home, but also a man’s domain. (46)                                                             , home ownership brought with it considerable responsibility, including protection of the home‟s inhabitants. A typical Athenian (47)                                                      in the 5th and 6th centuries BC consisted of a couple, any children might have, plus several slaves. The men were often (48)                                  for work or at war and, as a result, security was a constant worry. A typical dwelling had high walls and a strong gate,  and was constructed of mud bricks around a central courtyard, (49)                                  might have been used  for cooking,  relaxing or  socializing with  friends  and  family members.  The courtyard also (50)          women the chance to enjoy the open air in the privacy of their own home, as they did not normally go out much.

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• A. Where
• B. Because
• C. Although
• D. However