KS2 History - Ancient Greece
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Is Mount Olympus a real place? Yes. Mount Olympus is Greece's highest mountain. Today, Mount Olympus is one of Greece's national parks. According to ancient Greek mythology, when things had to be decided in the mystical world, a council of 12 gods called the Olympians met on Mount Olympus to discuss things. Mount Olympus National Park, Greece Join Max on Mount Olympus (cartoon) The 12 Olympians
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The Ancient Greek Olympics In 776 B.C.E, about three thousand years ago, the first Olympic Games took place. Originally, the games were part of a religious festival to honor Zeus. Where Were the Ancient Olympics Held? The Olympics was one of four all-Greek (Pan Hellenic) games. Advertisement What Events and Awards Were Part of the Ancient Olympics? At the beginning, the games were just short foot races designed to keep Greek men fit for the intensity of war. Men ran the races without any clothes on. The games were held once every four years in August. Were Women Allowed to Participate? Married women were not allowed to attend the Olympics and women weren’t allowed to compete in any of the events. A Special Truce At the height of the games over 20,000-40,000 people attended. The Ancient Olympic games were held for over a thousand years and ended in 393 AD when the Roman emperor Theodosius banned them. The Modern Olympics At the beginning of the games a flame is lit. Sponsored Links
Ancient Greek Architecture Facts for Kids
Ancient Greek Architecture Architecture is the art of designing and creating buildings. Greek architecture is a very specific and influential type of design, which was based off of the post-and-lintel system. The post-and-lintel system is made up of columns, which are large upright posts, with a roof, or architrave, over the top. This type of architecture began with the Greeks, but has persisted throughout the ages to live on today. Even though it may seem simple, the Greeks created a wonderful and lasting legacy of architecture. These are some important terms to learn about Greek architecture: Greek buildings were all built in a very methodical order. The rules that Greeks used to build their buildings were precise, and said how wide the columns could be, how tall the columns could be, and how many columns a building needed. The three main Greek architectural orders are : • Doric: The Doric order is the oldest and most simple order. Sponsored Links
Primary Topic Websites
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Interactive timelines: Comparing the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth
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Gods and Heroes
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Alexander the Great Alexander’s Early Life The ancient kingdom of northern Greece was called Macedonia. This powerful empire was ruled by Alexander’s father, King Philip II. In 356 BCE, in the Pella region of Macedonia, King Philip’s wife Queen Olympia gave birth to a son and named him Alexander. King Philip’s military campaigns meant that he was away from his family for extended periods of time. Leonidas was one of Alexander’s first tutors. The next tutor King Philip hired to teach Alexander was a man by the name of Lysimachus. Aristotle Becomes Alexander’s Tutor In 343 BCE, when Alexander was thirteen years old, his father hired the famous philosopher Aristotle to tutor him at the Temple of the Nymphs at Meiza. Aristotle also taught them drama, literature, poetry, and, of course, philosophy. At the age of sixteen Alexander completed his education and became a soldier. Alexander Becomes King of Macedonia Alexander’s Campaigns and Conquests Next it was Alexander’s goal to conquer Egypt.
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In the ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, the Twelve Olympians are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, and Hestia. Like this: Like Loading...
Places in Lincoln you can explore from your armchair
Stuck at home? You can experience some of Lincoln’s amazing treasures from the comfort of your armchair by taking virtual online tours. The coronavirus lockdown in the UK has created a number of issues for people, not least when it comes to work and shopping. But entertainment can also be a challenge, and by now the charm of boardgames and Netflix may be wavering. For those missing their days out in the city, there’s a way to learn about and explore some of the most iconic places in Lincoln online. Take a look at some of the unique locations you can dive into on Google maps. Maybe you’ll end up discovering somewhere to add to your post-quarantine bucket list! Photo: Google Maps All venues and public buildings are currently closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Construction of Lincoln Cathedral began in 1072 and was built in a Gothic style. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the UK at around 5,000 square metres. Take a tour of Lincoln Cathedral here. Google Maps
