Where did the ancient greeks settle and why?
Initially they arrived as nomads from the east, and first settled in the peninsula today known as Greece.
They were such prolific breeders that the poor countryside could not support their expanding population so they sent out the surplus populations to settle elsewhere - first the Islands of the Aegean and Asia Minor. This was progressively extended further - to the Black Sea littoral and west to Sicily, Italy, Sardinia, Corsica, southern France, Spain and North Africa.
Some of these daughter-cities, established by the cities of Greece, themselves became overpopulated and sent out colonies of their own. The periphery of the Mediterranean and Black seas was dotted with a couple of thousand independent Greek city-states.
Why were the seas important to the early Greeks?
they were important transportation routes for Greek people.
How was Ancient Greece government like?
It varied amongst the various independent city-states (over 2,000 of them) and changed over the centuries - there were monarchies, oligarchies tyrranies and democracies The long-term trend was towards democracies - limited democracy where the citizens were consulted by a ruling class, to radical democracy where an assembly of the citizens gave directions which were implemented by the council. There was no clear-cut system, each city had its own system and rules.or radical democracy
In today's terms yes. But back then, the notion that every male citizen could vote was revolutionary.
How did life in ancient Greece change after the fall of the Mycenaeans?
After the downfall of the Mycenaeans, the writing system of Greece died. The lack of writing is why this is called the Dark Ages.
Why did the Greeks believe their gods had perfect human forms and qualities?
By making them in human or at least anthropomorphic they are relatable, by making them perfect they are unattainable and superior.
Why did Athens have the strongest navy in ancient Greece?
It relied on two major assets -
the walls which protected the city and the link to the seaport, which allowed them to withstand a siege and import food.
its war fleet which allowed them to harass opposing cities and protect supply ships.
What did strategoi do in Athens?
military commander(s). the details of the origins and appointment of generals in early Athens are not at all clear
What are water wheels used for ancient times?
Driving machinery:
Hippocrates Called "the Father of Medicine."460?-377? b.c. Greek physician who laid the foundations of scientific medicine by freeing medical study from the constraints of philosophical speculation and superstition. He is traditionally but inaccurately considered the author of the Hippocratic oath.
What is an oracle from ancient Greece?
an oracle by definition is(1) a prophecy revealed by a priest or priestess(2)an authorative person who devines the future/a seer(3)a holy place where answers from a particular deity is sought. Greece had such a place and such a person that was called the Oracle and as in the above was where one went for answers to their most serious questions. The bible uses the greek word logion which translates to oracle and is used to describe the utterances of GOD.
Why do some people call Greece the birth of the western world?
The Greek civilization is considered the starting point of western civilization because of their great achievements in art, science, ideas of democracy and government. All of these things have been passed down through centuries.
How did aristocrats in ancient Greece overthrew the monarchy?
Don't Know Maybe They Were Being Bad I believe? They Went to mount Olympus And Got beat by Persians.
Where do we see examples of Greek architecture today?
We see examples of Greek architecture today is the Parthenon. A Greek temple.
There were two famous people in history called Anaxagoras. In Greek mythology Anaxagoras was king of Argos. The king accidentaly injured a Dryad who then cursed the kings son with a sickness. The king then had to give away two thirds of his kingdom to a healer to cure his son. There was also Anaxagoras the philosopher who was one of the first to say that the laws of nature might be rational.
What did the ancient Greeks win in the Greek Olympics?
The only prizes given by the organisers of the Games were an olive branch and perhaps the right to put up a statue.
However, winners were sometimes given large rewards by their hometowns when they got home, including cash, horses, household supplies, and military equipment.
What caused Ancient Greece to fall?
The end of the Hellenistic period is associated with the Roman takeover of the Hellenistic states. The Romans annexed mainland Greece in 146 BC and Syria in 63 BC. They annexed the Ptolemaic kingdom of Egypt in 30 BC and this is seen as the end of the Hellenistic period.
What did ancient Greeks drink?
The gods and goddesses drunk proper wine. The Greeks drunk wine made from grapes.
ANSWER -
The Grecians drank three types of alcoholic beverages; Wine, Beer, and Honey Mead. However, they did not drink wine undiluted, for they thought it was barbaric. Instead, they took three parts water to one part wine so that way they could still enjoy it. Although, only the men were allowed to drink it and did so at what would be called a Symposium. A Symposium is where men gather, sing poems, play music and of course...drink wine! Wine was also not aloud to be drunk with meals, except for small peiced of cheese or bread, therefore, the purpose of the Symposium.
How did geography influence the greek civilization?
Some consquences was that the mountains could get mudslides, volcanes. The lakes could block trade...
What was the courtyard used for by the ancient Greeks?
Ancient Greeks needed a place to worship the gods and to do other things.
What type of democracy did th Athens have?
Initially a limited democracy based on landowners, then it was extended to a radical democracy ruled by all adult males who were citizens, who met in assembly and directed government.