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Before the rise of the Roman Republic there were many Greek settlements in the South part of the Italian peninsula (and in Sicily). Naples was one of these - it was originally called Parthenope (a Greek name).
That part of Italy was even called Magna Graecia (Greater Greece) from the large number of Hellenic settlements there.
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This is why the ancient Roman Empire had a lot of influence from the greek when stablishing their empire.
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Dionysus king of Italy?
No, Dionysus was not a King of Italy, he was a ancient Greek god.
What were some ancient greek trading patterns?
briten Italy and Egypt
With what cultures did people of the renaissance compare their cultures?
Ancient Greek and Rome.
What role does mt vesuvis play in ancient greek history?
nothing: vesuvius is in italy!
What was the advantage Italy had that encouraged the Renaissance?
The classical culture that people got interested in during the Renaissance was Italy's own cultural past. It also enveloped ancient Greek culture. Its study in Italy was helped by the fact that a lot of Greek scholars had fled to Italy after the fall of the Byzantine Empire a few decades earlier.
Which continent is Greece on?
Ancient Greece is located near Italy and is a peninsula. Its in Europe.Europe, just like the modern Greece
Where did the Latin and Greek language originate?
Latin originated in Rome and Greek originated in Greece.
Who gave gifts such as kites paper eyeglasses fireworks and yoyos?
Ancient Greek
Was Pompeii a Greek city?
no it was a roman city :D. many people think that its a Greek city cause they where similar things as roman.
What is Ancient Greek?
An Ancient Greek is a native or inhabitant of Ancient Greece, the Greek-speaking world of ancient times.
Is greek a dead language?
Ancient Greek is a dead language which means it is not spoken as a common everyday language for people to communicate with. However modern Greek is still spoken in Grease and some parts of Italy.
Is Greek spoken in Italy?
Yes, Greek is spoken in Italy by about 50,000 ethnic Greek citizens of Italy. The dialect of Greek used in Italy is called Grico or Grecanic. Most Greek speaking Italians live in Salento or Calabria.
