Greece
Assignments
Using an atlas, encyclopædia, text book,
the 'We are from' website or other internet sites, see if you can
answer the questions below:
- Draw and colour the Greek flag.
- On the map of Europe below, colour in Greece.
- On the map of Greece, clearly mark where both the capital city
and the Greek islands are.
- Fill in the following details:
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Questions about the programme
- What is the name of the Greek God?
- Can you name two of the great ancient Greek philosophers? What
is important about them?
- What is it that the Greek people love about the sea? Why do you
think this is?
Optional Assignments
- Why do you think that we know a lot about the ancient Greeks?
Where would we find out about them?
- What endangered species can be found in the seas around the
Greece? Can you think of any other things that are only found
living in Greece?
- Can you name three traditional Greek dishes? What do Greek
people traditionally do when they have finished eating?
- Now that you've watched the programme, what do you think are
the three best things about Greece and it's people, and why? What
do you think are the most important things to know about
Greece?
Internet Assignment
The capital of Greece is Athens and it
has many great buildings and museums. See if you can find out how
many museums there are in Athens by looking at the following site:
http://www.culture.gr/maps/sterea/attiki/athens.html
