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Greece
Greece is a country made up of many islands. It has a rich history filled with gods, goddesses, wars, tragedies, romances, and some of the best myths of all time. Questions in this section can include things about current or ancient Greece.
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Why did city-states rather that larger kingdoms develop in early Greece?
During the Dark Ages, Greece was isolated into small communities. After the Dark Ages ended, these isolated communities developed into city-states, rather than large kingdoms.
Ancient Greece was also separated by geography (mountains, rivers, seas), so it would make more sense for city-states to develop.
Which greek order is the most decorative?
Ionic is the most decorative of the three Greek orders. The other two are Doric and Corinthian.
The Agean Sea is the body of water between Greece and Turkey. It is in the north eastern portion of the Mediterranean Sea.
This sea contains hundreds of islands, including the famed Greek Islands of Mikonos, Khios, and Santorini, larger islands famous in ancient sea battles such as Rhodes and Crete, and also equally beautiful islands off the Turkish coast.
It would take a long time to list them all!
How many peaks are on Mount Olympus?
Mount Olympus highest peak is Mytikas rising to 2,919 meters high (9,577 feet). It is one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence. It is located in the borders of Thessaly and Macedonia , about 100 km away from Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city.
Santorini is an extremely picturesque Greek Island. It had those Greek churches with blue roofs and also the most amazing sunsets. The language is Greek and Santorini is situated on the site of a dormant volcano which hasn't erupted for 1000's of years. Don't be put off by this: the beautiful landscape and endless variety of hotels, from the lower end of the island, Perissa, to the high class, beautiful Oia. You want be able to get enough!
What are the words for delete history on a Greek computer?
"διαγραφή ιστορικού" (dheeagrafee eestoreeku), εκκαθάριση ιστορικού (ekathareesee eestoreeku), εκκαθάριση δεδομένων περιήγησης (ekathareesee dhedhomenon peree-eegheesees) etc
Is Greece the most Southern Country in Europe?
The most southerly point on the European mainland is Punto Tarifa in Spain.
The islands of Malta and Cyprus appear to be further south!
Great answer :-)
I must add, Spain is the most southern European country by both mainland (Punta de Tarifa) and Islands (Canary Islands). Portugal is further south than Greece because of the Madeira region.
Are butterflies a part of Greece culture?
Yes, butterflies are part of Greek culture, symbolizing transformation and beauty. They are often depicted in art, folklore, and mythology, representing the soul and its journey. In addition, the stunning natural landscapes of Greece, such as the Butterfly Valley on Rhodes, highlight the significance of these creatures in the country's biodiversity and appeal. Overall, butterflies embody the connection between nature and the cultural identity of Greece.
What are some countries that start with the letter M near Greece?
Only one that I can think of - Macedonia, a fairly recently created separate country. However, the name Macedonia is very ancient as a district name - it feaatures in the Bible, Acts of the Apostles.
What languages were spoken in ancient Greece?
Being Greek meant that you spoke Greek. There were several dialects used by the different peoples who made up the Greek world - mainly Aeolic, Doric and Ionian, but it became based on Classical Greek 2500 years ago.
The ancient Greeks spoke a language that we call Ancient Greek.
Ancient Greece people speak Greek and who ever didn't know that now knows.
Greek.
In Ancient Greece, people spoke Ancient Greek--for the Archaic and Classical periods. For the time period around Alexander the Great and the New Testament, a language known as Koine Greek was spoken.
Basicall, yes, however like English today, there were many dialects.
Greeks spoke ancient greek in ancient times, which has slowly evolved into modern greek
Only if their professional life required it. The word 'barbarian' applied to non-Greeks derived from a saying that foreign languages sounded like 'bar-bar-bar'.
Originally, ancient Greece had several different languages and dialects. The main three languages were Aeolic, Ionic and Doric, with their various dialects.
When Athens came into power, Attic Greek was spoken. Attic Greek is the language of the Greek classics.
When Alexander the Great amassed his army, he standardized the language so his troops could understand one another. This became Hellenistic Greek or Koine Greek. This was the Greek that became the cultured and diplomatic language of the ancient world. This is the language of the New Testament and the Septuagint.
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Does a greek letter designation convey information about a stars brightness?
i believe it does but if your doing a test like i am you could double check my answer but i am saying true on my test
Is Greece and denmark was one country and ruled by one king before?
No, Greece and Denmark have never been one country, however the Second king of Greece King George I, was a Danish Prince, the son of King Christian IX of Denmark, as such his children and grandchildren are Princes of Greece and Denmark.
What where Homer of Greece's major beliefs?
Unlike modern authors, Homer is not quick to reveal his personal beliefs; rather, they come about subtly, through the dialogue between two characters or through implications of epic similes. He wants the focus of The Iliad and The Odyssey not to be to extract his opinions but to develop one's own conclusions about life, religion, the natural world, and the interplay between the three.
That being said, Homer is human and does have beliefs.
On mankind: Homer was a strong proponent of a collective human race, as is apparent in his removed commentary on the Trojan War in The Iliad. Rather than take a side in the Greek vs. Trojan conflict, he portrays the strengths and the shortcomings of the characters on both sides with striking honesty. He feels that while humans have their limitations and inclination towards sin, they also have the propensity to display bravery, loyalty, and grace.
On religion: The idea that all Greeks believed in the Greek gods is a widely held misconception. In fact, the worship of the Greek gods were considered more of a superstition/custom (similar to modern-day practices of knocking on wood, avoiding ladders, etc.) than organized religion. We do not know what religious views Homer held; however, many scholars think that he did believe in some sort of life-force.
On values: In both of his epics, Homer emphasizes many traditional Greek values: xenia (hospitality), kleos (glory), and metis (wisdom),among others
