Exploring Ancient Greek Civilization
About:
Ancient Greek civilization flourished more than three thousand years ago and laid the foundation for many ideas
we still use today, including democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympic Games. This worksheet explores the
city-states of Athens and Sparta, Greek mythology and religion, daily life, and the lasting legacy of Greek culture
on the modern world. Students will read an informative article and then practice their knowledge through a
variety of engaging activities.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16 statements), Comprehension Questions (6),
Multiple Choice (15), Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-8
Teacher Note:
This worksheet works well as an introduction to a unit on ancient civilizations. Encourage students to reread the
article before attempting the true or false section, since several statements are intentionally tricky and designed
to test close reading.