a thing or person that has affected others has influence

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

styles, designs and types of buildings is known as architecture

The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture

History

The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'

Famous Ancient Greek philosophers

The Ancient Greek Olympic Games

Athenian democracy and modern Britain

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?

A thing or person that has an affect on others has:

Things that are passed down from people who came before us is known as their

Many English words have roots in Ancient Greek.

It stopped being used when the Ancient Greek civilisation ended.

Which statement is correct about the Ancient Greek language?

Which is one of the most distinctive features of Ancient Greek architecture?

In Ancient Greek architecture what was the panelled, carved stone feature called?

What features can often be seen in buildings today that have been influenced by Ancient Greek architecture? 

Which of the below were city states in Ancient Greece?

What language was spoken across all of Ancient Greece?

What was built on the 'acropolis' in each city?

Which city state were the first people in history to form a direct democracy?

All men were able to vote on all decisions

A small group of people made all decisions

The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture

Lesson outcome