The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture
I can identify the influence and legacy of the Ancient Greeks upon modern language and architecture.
The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture
I can identify the influence and legacy of the Ancient Greeks upon modern language and architecture.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Ancient Greek language has had a great influence on English and other languages.
- The Greek alphabet has some similarities with the English alphabet; many English words have Greek prefixes or suffixes.
- The Ancient Greeks built grand buildings with distinctive features such as columns, friezes and ceremonial gateways.
- Many of these features are still seen in buildings today, showing that Ancient Greek architecture still has influence.
Keywords
Influence - a thing or person that has affected others has influence
Legacy - a legacy is the long-lasting impact of historical events, actions, a person or group of people
Architecture - styles, designs and types of buildings is known as architecture
Common misconception
That people spoke a totally different language in Ancient Greece than they speak today in modern Greece.
The Greek alphabet has been in use for more than 2,000 years; the same alphabet that was used in Ancient Greece is used in Greece today. Much of the Greek language stems from or is the same as Ancient Greek.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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