PDF-Primary History: Ancient Greeks

Primary History bbcc o ukschoolsprimaryhistory BBC. The beliefs of the ancient Greeks reflected the violent storms, volcanoes and earthquakes that were a part of their experience. . Greek mythology is based on legends passed down through generations by word of mouth, so there are many versions of Greek mythology and not all of the stories agree with one another. . 1500 B.C. - 1 B.C.. `. The Greek World . Greece is the land of islands, mountains, and peninsulas. Rocky hilltops separate parts for the territory from each other and make the soil difficult to farm. White limestone cliffs drop off into the blue and ever-present sea. Most parts of Greece are within 50 miles of saltwater, and this rugged, maritime landscape has affected Greece’s history from its beginning. The rough terrain meant settlements were isolated and self-sufficient, and the proximity to the sea encouraged trade and provided access to other cultures. . 6. th. Grade. Government. The government that we have in the United States was influenced by the democratic government that was formed in . Athens. around 500 B.C. . The . Greeks invented the idea of citizenship. They are the forefathers of many modern democracies.. Station 1. The Gods and Myths. What . are the purposes of myths in Greek culture. ?. Myths were used to explain the world around them..  . 2. Why . is the story of Prometheus an example of a myth. ?. T. he Ancient World: a case study of Lake Mungo. Research guide . Year 11 . Student Name:_____________________________________________. Teacher Name:_____________________________________________. 1. Ancient History - Year 11. 9.1. Greece: Physical. Greece is a land of rugged mountains, rocky coastlines, and beautiful islands. The trees you see are olive trees. Olives were grown by the early Greeks for food and oil. . Lesson 1 – Geography and the Early Greeks. Words to Know . Polis. Classical. Acropolis . If you were there……. You live on a rocky coast of a bright blue sea. Across the water you can see dozens of islands and points of land jutting out into the sea. Rugged mountains rise steeply behind your village. It is hard to travel across the mountains in order to visit other villages or towns. Near your home on the coast is a sheltered cove where its easy to anchor a boat.. Lesson Module. The Greek World. Click to enlarge. Iron Age Governments. Based on . agriculture. and centered on . rivers. King. owns everything and has a special . relationship. with the . gods. Priests. 1) The Ancient Athenians are credited with: . Inventing and using the wheel . Eliminating slavery . Establishing a democratic government . Inventing the printing press . 2) The ancient Greek city-state of Sparta: . Can you find the location of Ancient Greece?. A. B. C. D. I’m sorry, try again. . Ancient Greece and the city-states that came into being after the Mycenaeans were defeated by the Dorians.. Good for you! You have an eye for location.. A Short Guide. Why study at PG level?. On offer at Warwick. MA by Research. 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time. Variant 1: 40,000-word dissertation . Variant 2: 25,000-word dissertation + two 5,000-word essays + ancient language training. mousike. ) was an integral part of life in the ancient . Greek.  world, and the term covered not only music but also dance, lyrics, and the performance of poetry. . A wide range of instruments were used to perform music which was played on all manner of occasions such as religious ceremonies, festivals, private drinking parties (. Homes. Ancient Greece. Most houses in Ancient Greek towns were built from stone or clay.. The roofs were covered with tiles, or reeds, and the houses had one or two . storeys. .. The floors of the rooms were tiled to keep them cool, although in winter fires in metal baskets were sometimes needed. . Settlement of Greece. World of the Ancient Greeks. Ancient Greece Geography. How did geography influence settlement and way of life in ancient Greece?. Isolated Communities . and the Difficulties of Travel.