Starter quiz
- Which of the below were city states in Ancient Greece?
- Athens ✓
- Alexandria
- Sparta ✓
- Rome
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- What did all city states have in common?
- the same gods and goddesses ✓
- the same king
- the same form of government
- the same language ✓
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- What language was spoken across all of Ancient Greece?
- 'Ancient Greek' ✓
- What was built on the 'acropolis' in each city?
- the marketplace
- the baths
- the temple ✓
- the government building
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- Which city state were the first people in history to form a direct democracy?
- Sparta
- Athens ✓
- Corinth
- Hebes
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- What does a 'direct democracy' mean?
- One leader made all decisions
- All men were able to vote on all decisions ✓
- A small group of people made all decisions
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Exit quiz
- A thing or person that has an affect on others has:
- influence ✓
- power
- control
- authority
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- Things that are passed down from people who came before us is known as their
- 'legacy' ✓
- Which statement is correct about the Ancient Greek language?
- It is the oldest language in the world.
- It was only spoken in Greece.
- Many English words have roots in Ancient Greek. ✓
- It stopped being used when the Ancient Greek civilisation ended.
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- Which is one of the most distinctive features of Ancient Greek architecture?
- domed ceilings
- large columns ✓
- decorative mosaics
- curved arches
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- In Ancient Greek architecture what was the panelled, carved stone feature called?
- 'frieze' ✓
- What features can often be seen in buildings today that have been influenced by Ancient Greek architecture?
- carved columns ✓
- stained glass windows
- decorative friezes ✓
- flat roofs
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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.
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.
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
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