Olympia was a plain in southwestern Ancient Greece

the Olympic Games is an athletic and sporting competition held every four years

a festival is a repeated ceremony or celebration involving special activities

a legacy is the long-lasting impact of historical events, actions, a person or group of people

The Ancient Greek Olympic Games

History

The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'

Famous Ancient Greek philosophers

Athenian democracy and modern Britain

The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture

The most significant legacy of Ancient Greece

In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: what is its most significant legacy?' pupils will take their knowledge of Greek society and culture, deepen this further and explore its lasting legacy. In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: Why is Alexander called 'The Great'?' pupils will learn about the historic enmity between Greece and Persia while reflecting on why Alexander earned the epithet, 'The Great'.

In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: What do we know about Ancient Greece?' pupils expanded their knowledge of the Bronze Age world by learning about the Ancient Greek city-states. In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: what is its most significant legacy?' pupils will take their knowledge of Greek society and culture, deepen this further and explore its lasting legacy.

In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of historical significance whilst examining the legacy of ancient Greek civilisation. They build knowledge of various facets of ancient Greek civilisation: its philosophers, the Olympics, Athenian democracy, its language and architecture.

Ancient Greek civilisation: what is its most significant legacy?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of nudity (including in historic content).

Where did the first Olympic Games take place?

The first Olympic Games was held as part of a...

Which type of artefact provides evidence about the sports played at Olympic Games?

a large, flat plain in Ancient Greece - the home of the Olympic Games

the highest point in Ancient Greece - the mythical home of the Gods

a city state in Ancient Greece - the place where laws were debated

Match the locations with their descriptions.

The modern Olympic games allows both men and women to compete.

The modern Olympic games is only ever held in Greece.

The modern Olympic games is held every four years.

The modern Olympic games is part of a holy festival.

Which of the below statements about the modern Olympic Games are correct?

According to Ancient Greek mythology, who was king of the gods?

Match each figure from Ancient Greek mythology to the correct description.

What is the name of the highest mountain in Greece?

Which famous Greek writer told the stories of the Greek myths in the form of epic poems?

Complete the sentence. The 12 most important gods and goddesses in Ancient Greek mythology were called ...

The Ancient Greek Olympic Games

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