the study of the nature of life is known as philosophy

a philosopher is someone who studies the nature of life

inner beliefs about what is right and what is wrong is known as morality

coming to a conclusion about something using facts is reasoning

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

Famous Ancient Greek philosophers

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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.

Ancient Greek civilisation: what is its most significant legacy?

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Which of these people was an Ancient Greek philosopher?

Who was the goddess of wisdom in Ancient Greek mythology?

Put the philosophers in the order they appeared in history. Start with the earliest.

Explained how to use logic to find answers

Match the philosophers to the correct statements about them.

Which of these is an example of a philosophical question?

The philosopher Aristotle was a student of the philosopher {{ }}.

What conflict took place between the Greeks and the people of Troy?

The Trojan War started when Paris kidnapped {{ }}.

An epic poem telling the story of the Trojan War myth

A body of water separating Greece and Troy

A ten year conflict between Greece and Troy

In the end, the {{ }} won the Trojan War. 

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Famous Ancient Greek philosophers

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