Year 3
What were the great achievements of the Ancient Greeks?
In this lesson, we will review why the Ancient Greeks were so influential, analyzing their great achievements and how these are influential to this day.
Year 3
What were the great achievements of the Ancient Greeks?
In this lesson, we will review why the Ancient Greeks were so influential, analyzing their great achievements and how these are influential to this day.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Exploring 'great' - how should it be defined
- Principle achievements - culture, conquest, governance philosophy
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5 Questions
Q1.
Alexander III of Macedon is better known as Alexander the Great. True or false?
False
Q2.
Where was Alexander the Great born?
Athens
Corinth
Sparta
Q3.
Upon crossing into Asia Minor in 334 BCE, Alexander faced the Persians in which battle?
Battle of Issus
Battle of the Gaugamela
Q4.
In 327 BCE, Alexander's army refused to fight against the Nanda Empire as they were tired of war and frightened of their enemy's elephant units. True or false?
False
Q5.
How many battles did Alexander the Great lose?
10
15
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?
Aristotle
Plato
Q2.
Which type of government is Athens best known for helping to develop?
Monarchy
Tyranny
Q3.
The phrase "Let no one untrained in geometry enter" is best associated with which philosopher?
Aristotle
Socrates
Q4.
When were the first Ancient Olympics held?
76 BCE
766 BCE
776 AD
Q5.
Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) which led to the first modern Olympics in 1896 AD. Where were these games held?
Olympia
Pella
Sparta