Ancient Greek Funerary Practices Lesson

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will explore the funerary customs of ancient Greece and how these practices were influenced by their beliefs about the soul and the afterlife. They will examine the stages of Greek funerals, the significance of burial goods, and the differences between the funerals of the wealthy and the poor. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Greek Funerary Practices Reading Questio
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

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Greek Funerary Practices Research.docx
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