Troy is a mythical city, believed to have been located in modern-day Turkey

Achilles is a mythical hero who fought in the Trojan War, he was celebrated as a great warrior that no one could defeat

Homer was a Greek poet, who is thought to have lived around the 700s BCE

The Iliad is an ancient Greek poem, telling the story of the Trojan War, believed to be written by Homer

The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'

History

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?

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.

After 10 years of fighting, the {{ }} won the Trojan War.

Paris kidnaps the King of Sparta's wife, Helen, and takes her back to Troy.

The Greeks start a war with Troy to win Helen back.

Put the events of the Trojan War in the correct order.

The Iliad is an {{ }} poem written by Homer that tells the story of the Trojan War myth.

Look at the map of Ancient Greece. What were the separate areas Ancient Greece was divided into called?

an area built in the highest hill in the city

a place where people went when they slept

According to Greek mythology, what was the underworld?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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