a myth is a traditional story, usually about heroes and gods, that is fictional

culture is the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece

in Ancient Greek mythology the Underworld was where people went after they died

What Greek myths can tell us about Ancient Greece

History

Ancient Greece's location and history

The city-state of Athens

Sparta's rivalry with Athens

The city-states of Ancient Greece

What we know about Ancient Greece

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 ‘Iron Age Britain: what have historians learnt about Iron Age Britain?’ pupils were invited to contrast their strong understanding of early civilisations with Iron Age Britain. In Ancient Greek civilisation: what do we know about ancient Greece? pupils are able to apply their understanding of these places to Bronze Age Greece.

In this unit, pupils establish broad knowledge of ancient Greek civilisation. They learn about the geography and location of the ancient Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta's rivalry, and evaluate what ancient Greek myths can tell us about Ancient Greek culture.

Ancient Greek civilisation: what do we know about ancient Greece?

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Who was queen of the gods in Ancient Greece?

Where did the Ancient Greeks believe that the most important gods and goddesses lived? 

Ancient Greek stories about their gods and goddesses are called {{ }}.

The three sisters called the Moirai were also called the {{ }}.

Which of these figures was king of the underworld?

What was the goddess Hera associated with?

Where were the separate self-governing areas of Ancient Greece called?

Which two groups of Ancient Greek people fought in the Peloponnesian War? 

a city-state that was the enemy of Sparta

Sparta enslaved the people of this place to become their farmers

Complete the sentence. Sparta was ruled over by two {{ }}, five powerful ephors and a council of 28 men.

What could women in Sparta do that women in Athens could not?

What was the main focus of teaching for children in Sparta?

What Greek myths can tell us about Ancient Greece

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