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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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What country is ancient Macedonia in?
Ancient Macedonia was on the northern Greek peninsula. Today it is a modern province on the northern Greek peninsula in the Hellenic Republic (Greece)
Where is the geographical location in Greece for the Thebes?
The Greek islands are generally subdivided into two groups, according to location: the Ionian islands (including Corfu, Cephalonia, and Leucas) west of the mainland and the Aegean islands (including Euboea, Samos, Chios, Lesbos, and Crete) to the east and south. North-central Greece, Epirus, and western Macedonia are all mountainous. The main chain of the Pindus Mountains extends from northwest Greece to the Peloponnese. Mount Olympus, rising to 9,570 ft (2,909 m), is the highest point in the country.
What is Solon known for in Greek history?
Solon, known to some as one of the seven wise men of Greece, came from a charitable, wealthy, Athenian family. Born in the seventh century BCE, he is the first Athenian figure known to historians by name, and he is said to have traced his lineage back ten generations to Hercules. Solon is renowned for his judicial contributions to Athenian law, and for such fame he now has a marble relief portrait outside the House of Representatives Chamber today. He instituted the seisachtheia or "the shaking off of burdens" in which his law nullified all debts and pledges of servitude, outlawed the enslavement of persons on account of their debts, and limited the quantity of land a man could possess. It was uncommon for such reforms to come from a man of aristocratic background, yet it is believed that he instituted these reforms out of a love for Athens' democracy and a fear of tyranny.
Most of Solon's known accomplishments are documented in Plutarch's Lives, the source of the preceding quote. Plutarch supplies the quote twice, saying of Solon first, "There is no doubt that he was a lover of knowledge, for even when he was far advanced in years he could still say 'I never cease to learn as I grow old,' " and again, later, he states, "Certainly, as far as leisure is concerned, his own verses tell us that he had plenty of it: 'I never cease to learn as I grow old.'" The wording of this quote, however, leaves room for interpretation, for didasko/menoj could be passive, "being taught" or middle, "teaching myself." Whatever the translation, this quote and it's context in Plutarch's Lives provide considerable insight into the personality of Solon.
His father is Filipino and his mother Greek.
He was born in Washington DC (USA).
How far apart from Athens is Thessaloniki?
516-kilometer National Road. 6-8 hours by car. 7 hours by bus.
Was there silver greek helmets?
Silver and gold are too soft. They may have had silver or gold inlay...decorations.
What is the greek word for slay?
This verb in Greek language is ΦΟΝΕΥΩ / φονεύω (phonevo), or the most commonly in use: ΣΚΟΤΩΝΩ / σκοτώνω (scotono).
What is driving distance between nafplion in Greece and Olympia in Greece?
The best/fastest route to take is Nafplio -> Tipoli -> Megalopoli -> Kalo Nero -> Olympia
This is approximately 204 km (127 mi) and will take you 3 hrs and 38 mins.
Nobody know for sure how Greece was discovered I think it was made by the greek gods.
What steps did the greeks take to gain their independence?
Greek worked with the Great Powers of Europe and fought for their independence from the Ottoman Empire.
What reforms were included in Solon's constitution for Athens?
Solon faced the daunting task of improving the condition of debt-ridden farmers, laborers forced into bondage over debt, and the middle classes who were excluded from government. Solon had to help them while simultaneously avoiding alienating the increasingly wealthy landowners and aristocracy. Solon's solutions were, of necessity, compromises. Because of these reform compromises and other legislation, posterity refers to him as Solon the lawgiver.
What is another name for Breast implantation?
The procedure may also be called breast augmentation or augmentation mammaplasty
What is the distance from Marathon Florida to Sparta Greece?
The distance from Marathon, Florida, to Sparta, Greece, is 5,907 air miles. That equals 9,506 kilometers or 5,133 nautical miles.
Why did few people rebel against Cyrus?
Becuase cyrus let the people he conquered keep thier own customs.
