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Hippocrates and other Greeks came up with the theory of "pangenesis". This theory states that, during sexual intercourse, miniature body parts are transferred - these components are so small that they are practically invisible. During growth, these parts gradually separate to form human bodies.
Source: Watson , James. DNA - The Secret of Life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 6. Print.
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What does it mean when ancient Greeks were all islanders?
it means to say that someone might be wrong
Are the Greeks ancient Greeks or byzantines?
In reality , Byzantines are greek-christians . If we have to say about genes ... then nobody is nothing . through all these years of war and enslaved it is too difficult . On the other hand , ancient Greeks said that Greek is not only the one who has born as Greek but the one who speaks the Greek language and has Greek spirit and thinking . So the Greeks of today are ancient Greeks .
What name did the founding Greeks of ancient Macedonia give to their dynasty?
The dynasty was the Argead Dynasty from Argos in the Peloponnese. The Macedonians were thought to not be considered as Greek by the Greeks or by themselves but that is an unsubstantiated theory that has clearly been disproven. Herodotus: [V.22]: "And that these descendants of Perdikkas are Hellenes, as they themselves say, I happen to know myself...". Herodotus: [IX.45] quoting Alexander I, "…for I should not utter them if I did not care greatly for the general safety of Hellas, seeing that I AM A HELLENE MYSELF BY ANCIENT DESCENT and I should not wish to see Hellas enslaved instead of free."
Which ancient greek developed an understanding of the use of the lever and pulley?
Most likely levers of some kind were used in very ancient Egypt (5000 BCE), and certainly one could say that they were used/invented well before the ancient Greeks came to the scene.
Did the ancient Greeks invent democracy?
yes the romans invented an election system
When the ancient Greeks looked at the moon what did they see?
When the ancient Greeks looked at the moon they say Selene the goddess of the moon.
How did the ancient Greeks games begin?
The olympic games started because the ancient Greeks wanted to say thank you to Zeus.
What does it mean when ancient Greeks were all islanders?
it means to say that someone might be wrong
How did citizenship make the Greeks different from the other ancient peoples?
Greeks where not controlled by government, aloud to vote, had a say in government, and they where treated as equals
What did Plato say was mother of America?
The ancient Greeks had no knowledge of the western hemisphere and the word 'America' was not in their vocabulary.
Comment dire bonjour en grec antique?
Reaching back a looooong way and making a guess, 'say goodbye to the ancient Greeks' or 'tell the ancient Greeks goodbye' might be a translation. And that's a definite maybe.
Are Greeks middle eastern?
I am sure, 99 percent of people would say no Greeks are 100 percent european and they hated middle easterners .i would say , the Greeks are near eastern. In the ancient times the Greeks colonized Western Anatolia. The Greek had cultural contacts with , Persia , Phoenicia and Egypt.I believe the Greeks are Mediterranean race.
What sea was most important to the Greeks?
the Greeks lived on the Mediterranean Sea... so I would say that one. They knew of the Black sea and the Caspian sea; and the ancient Greeks believed the Atlantic Ocean to be a world encompassing sea.
What were ancient Greeks battle clothes?
They wore silver and bronze helmets and shilds and swords and everything the you think ancient greek soldiers wore say what u think!
Do you think the ethics of Homer are probably a reliable source of information about the history of the ancient Greeks?
According to me I will say,yes the epic of Homer are probably a reliable source of information about history of the ancient Greeks because we get hints about life during this period from two great epic poems, the Iliad( the greatest source of information about the Trojan War) and Odysseus, reveal much about the values of the ancient Greeks.
How do i use demorcacy in a sentence?
Well you could say:"The ancient Greeks founded democracy."-or-"The democracy was used by the ancient Greeks after many different types of government."-or-"The United States of America is not a democracy, but is a representative democracy."There are many ways to use "democracy" in a sentence!
What was europens rediscovery of the ancient Greeks and Romans called Why cant you guys answere the question ansd you say this is a good web sit?
The answer is Pugu
