Life in the Past

Life in the Past 

One hundred years ago, life was very different from today. People did not have the internet, computers, or smartphones. They traveled by horse, bicycle, or by walking. Cars were rare and only a few people had them.

Most families lived in small houses with one or two rooms. There were no big supermarkets, so people bought food from small local shops or grew it themselves in their gardens. Cooking was done on wood stoves, and there were no microwaves or electric ovens.

Children often played outside with simple toys like balls and dolls. They went to school, but the classrooms were smaller and they used chalkboards instead of electronic devices.

Electricity was not common everywhere, especially in the countryside. Many houses used candles or oil lamps for light. Water had to be pumped from wells, and there were no washing machines or dishwashers.

People worked hard, often doing manual labor. There were farmers, blacksmiths, and factory workers. Weekends were time for rest, and spending time with family.

Despite the lack of modern technology, people found joy in simple things and the strong sense of community.

Answer these questions:

1. What forms of transportation were common 100 years ago?

2. How did people get their food?

3. What did children often do for fun?

4. How did people light their homes if they didn't have electricity?

5. What kinds of jobs did many people have 100 years ago?

6. How many rooms did most houses have?

7. What was used in classrooms instead of electronic devices?

8. What did people do on weekends?

9. Did most families have modern kitchen appliances like microwaves or electric ovens?

10. What is one way life 100 years ago was simpler than today?