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History at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 5/6)

Unit 14: Who were the ancient Greeks?

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About this unit

In this unit children find out about the way people lived in the ancient Greek empire. They use a range of archaeological and written sources, select and record information and interpret the past in different ways.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Where and when was ancient Greece?
2. What were the similarities and differences between Athens and Sparta?
3. What made ancient Greek fighters so powerful?
4. Was the battle of Marathon a great victory for the ancient Greeks?
5. Who did the ancient Greeks worship and why?
6. What happened at the theatre?
7. What do the sources tell us about the importance of the Olympic games to the ancient Greeks?