Why do we know so much about Ancient Greece?
In this lesson, we will learn about how we know so much about Ancient Greece, exploring artefacts found by archaeologists, as well as looking at the extensive influence the Greeks had on the Roman Empire.
Why do we know so much about Ancient Greece?
In this lesson, we will learn about how we know so much about Ancient Greece, exploring artefacts found by archaeologists, as well as looking at the extensive influence the Greeks had on the Roman Empire.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- What objects have survived from Ancient Greece
- The impact of the Greeks writing things down
- The influence that Greek culture had on Rome
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5 Questions
Q1.
In which continent is Greece located in?
Africa
Asia
Q2.
Which of these seas surrounds Greece? Tick three.
Caspian
North
Q3.
For much of its history, Ancient Greece was not a unified country. True or false?
False
Q4.
Which city-state was the site of the original Olympic Games?
Athens
Knossos
Sparta
Q5.
Which type of government is Athens famous for developing?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
5 Questions
Q1.
What does an archaeologist do?
Draw pictures that show how people used to live.
Q2.
Where did the Minoans live?
Athens
Sparta
Q3.
Who became known as the 'Father of History'?
Aristotle
Socrates
Q4.
When did the Romans conquer the Greek peninsula?
146 AD
46 AD
46 BCE
Q5.
Early Roman religion shared many of the same Ancient Greek gods. Which God did the Romans adopt as their own?
Poseidon
Zeus