meaning 'between two rivers', Mesopotamia is the name given to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

Sumer was the earliest ancient civilisation to be known about and was located in the south of Mesopotamia

the civilisation that rivalled Ancient Greece to its east was Persia, all the lands they ruled were the Persian Empire

a territory is an area of land that is far away from a country but is still ruled by the country

the Indus Valley surrounds the River Indus, a powerful river that flows through India and Pakistan

The Persian Empire

History

In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: Why is Alexander called 'The Great'?' pupils learnt about the historic enmity between Greece and Persia while reflecting on why Alexander earned the epithet, 'The Great'. In 'The Romans: What did it mean to be a Roman?' pupils will learn about the rise and fall of a new Mediterranean power, the Roman Empire.

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 this unit, pupils learn about the historical conflict between the Greek city-states and Persia. They then broaden their knowledge of this rivalry by learning about Alexander the Great's life. They end the unit by considering the reasons why Alexander has been called 'The Great'.

Ancient Greek civilisation: why is Alexander called 'The Great'?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which of the below are locations that relate to the Persian Empire?

There were two rivers that flowed through it.

Areas around the rivers were good for farming.

Why had there been many wars to gain control of Mesopotamia?

What was the name of the king who ruled over the early Persian Empire?

Which country did Cambyses and the Persian army take control of to expand their territory?

He took control over lands in the Indus Valley.

He wanted to expand the Persian Empire territories further.

He only wanted to expand into territories to the North.

Which statements about the Persian king Darius are correct?

Which ancient civilisation was Persia in conflict for about 50 years from 499 BCE to 449 BCE?

an area built high-up overlooking the city

Match the Ancient Greek word to its description.

What is the correct definition of a city-state in Ancient Greece?

Which was one of the largest city-states in Ancient Greece?

True or false: There are many legacies of Ancient Greece that still exist in the modern world.

Which of the below are Ancient Greek legacies that still exist today?

What is the name of the famous temple at the top of acropolis in Athens?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Persian Empire

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.