Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?

Which type of government is Athens best known for helping to develop?

The phrase "Let no one untrained in geometry enter" is best associated with which philosopher?

When were the first Ancient Olympics held?

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?

What were the great achievements of the Greeks?

Who are considered to be the first great Greek civilization?

How many seas is modern day Greece surrounded by?

Which Persian king invaded the Greek mainland in 492 BCE?

After Cleisthenes reforms introduced democracy in Athens, which institution was in charge of the everyday running of government?

How many Olympian Gods were there?

Which Ancient Greek god was considered to be the ruler of the Underworld?

Which Ancient Greek philosopher was tried and executed for 'corrupting' the minds of Athenians?

Who won the Peloponnesian Wars?

In which year did Alexander the Great die?

Essay: What were the great achievements of the Greeks? - End of Lesson Quiz

Extended piece of writing recalling and collating the content covered throughout the unit.

In today's lesson, we will be writing an essay about the Ancient Greeks. We will write about their greatest achievements and how these have an impact to the present day. This lessons will give you a chance to apply everything that you have learnt in this unit!

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Extended Writing: What were the achievements of the Ancient Greeks?

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UNIT

How was Ancient Greece organised?

Why do we know so much about Ancient Greece?

What was the Golden Age of Greece?

What was Athenian democracy?

What did the Ancient Greeks believe in?

Who were the Ancient Greek philosophers?

Who won the Peloponnesian wars?

Why was Alexander so great?

What were the great achievements of the Ancient Greeks?

The 12 Olympians lived in a castle above which mountain?

Who was the king of the gods?

What does an archaeologist do?

Who became known as the 'Father of History'?

The Olympics were held in honour of which Ancient Greek god?

In which city-state did democracy first develop?

What did Solon propose in his new constitution?

Who was considered a citizen in Ancient Athens? Tick one.

Which philosopher is referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?

Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?

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?

After their war against the Persian Empire, Athens and Sparta agreed to be at peace. For how long was the peace meant to last?

Once it surrendered, which city-states wanted the city of Athens to be destroyed and its people enslaved? Tick two.

Lesson overview:Extended Writing: What were the achievements of the Ancient Greeks?

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