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What can we learn about the
Ancient Greeks?
L.O to work independently to develop
knowledge about the Ancient Greeks.
Starter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
TmZTkSK1S9c
When and Where?
• The earliest Greek civilizations thrived nearly
4,000 years ago. The Ancient Greeks lived in
Greece and the countries that we now call
Bulgaria and Turkey.
• The Ancient Greece empire spread over Europe
as far as France in the East. The Greek Empire was
most powerful between 2000 BC and 146 BC
Were they clever?
• The ancient Greeks developed new ideas for
government, science, philosophy, religion, and
art.
• Ancient Greece was split into many different
states, each one was ruled in its own way.
Each state had its own laws, government and
money but they shared the same language
and religion. The two most important city
states were Athens and Sparta.
Ancient Greece
Modern Greece
Legacy of the Ancient Greeks
• Trial by Jury
• Greek Myths
• Democracy
The word 'democracy' is Greek. It means
'government by the people. We have a form of
democracy in Britain, and this is a legacy of
the Athenians and their assemblies and
councils.
More achievements……
• Theatre
The word 'theatre' is Greek. Most modern theatres follow the
Greek plan.
• The Olympics
The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC at the Greek city of
Olympia.
• Marathon
Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to ask for help against the
Persians just before the Battle of the Marathon (490 BC).
• Building styles (Architecture)
Throughout the world, buildings have been constructed in the style
of Ancient Greece.
Many, Many Gods……….
Zeus
Poseidon
Hades
Aphrodite
Task: Record information into your books about
Ancient Greece.
This information can be presented in whatever
form you choose.
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A mind map
Lists with headings
Drawings
Cut stick and colour.
Challenge
What can you infer about the Ancient Greeks
from your prior knowledge and what you have
learned today?
e.g
The Ancient Greeks were………….because…..
Also,……………….because
Furthermore,……………because…………
Finally, in my opinion………………..