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Ancient Greece timeline
Each 'i' pin has information on a event or period of history.
In Activity settings you can control which pins are included.
Many words which will be key terminology for the topic are featured in the Glossary. The glossary is available at the top of screen and on the information pop-ups.
Discussion points
- Why do historians call it the Greek Dark Ages?
- What's the difference between tyranny and democracy?
- How did Alexander the Great cause Greek culture to spread?
Teaching tips:
Use this activity to support learning about Ancient Greece and how the civilisation developed over time. Explore the 5 distinct time periods and discover important events that occurred within them.
Use as a tool for demonstration or have children explore independently as a research task.
This activity provides multiple opportunities to discuss the important question of how Ancient Greece influenced ways of life today. From theatre to the Olympics, trading, and democracy, there is much to discover from this period of time. To further the discussion of the influence and legacy of Ancient Greece, also see Famous ancient Greeks.
To learn more about the georgraphy of Ancient Greece, see Interactive map of Ancient Greece.
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