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.
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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.
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