in the study of history, something of great importance, that people have chosen to study is significant

criteria are the measures by which people judge things

a decision made by an individual person or group of people that is reached using certain factors or criteria

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

The most significant legacy of Ancient Greece

History

The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'

Famous Ancient Greek philosophers

The Ancient Greek Olympic Games

Athenian democracy and modern Britain

The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture

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?

something of great importance, that people have chosen to study

the measures by which people judge things

a decision made by an individual person or group of people 

Match the word to its correct historical meaning.

Complete the sentence: Part of the job of a historian is to consider how {{ }} they think events of the past are.

There is one most significant legacy, agreed by all historians.

Historians' opinions about significance differ depending on their view.

Significance depends on what criteria historians are using.

The criteria historians use can only ever be based on factual evidence.

Which statements are correct about how significance is judged by historians?

has given us some of the most incredible stories ever told

has taught us to think more deeply about life and the world 

has influenced the way many countries govern today

Match the Ancient Greek legacy to the impact it has had on our lives today.

What began in Ancient Greece and is still celebrated today?

How many speakers still use the Greek language today?

a thing or person that has an affect on others 

things that are passed down from people who came before us 

Complete the sentence. Greek is one of the {{ }} languages in the world. 

looking at the beginning of words (prefixes)

looking at the main part of words (roots)

Which are some of the ways in which we can see the influence of the Greek language on the English language?

Complete the sentence: The style and design of features in buildings is called {{ }}.

To allow lots of people to worship at once

What was the main reason for why Ancient Greek temples were often the grandest and biggest buildings in the city?

Which of the below are distinctive features of Greek architecture?

Starter Quiz

Match the word to its correct meaning.