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Ancient Greece
The ancient greek civilization starts around 3200 BC with the Cycladic civilization [followed by the Minoan (2700 BC) and the Mycenean civilization (1600 BC)] and flourished from the 7th century BC to the 2nd century AD, especially in the 5th century BC with the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
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What does the sun mean to the ancient Greeks?
To the ancient Germans, or the Norse or more commonly known as Germanic mythology, the Sun is female and the Moon is male. The corresponding Old English name is Siȝel, continuing Proto-Germanic *Sôwilô or *Saewelô. The Old High German Sun goddess is Sunna. In the Norse traditions, every day, Sól rode through the sky on her chariot, pulled by two horses named Arvak and Alsvid. Sól also was called Sunna, Sunne, and Frau Sunne, from which are derived the words, sun and Sunday.
When did ancient Greece become a country?
February 1830: Greek State was founded for first time in history by London protocol.
Were ancient Greece and ancient Egypt allies?
Firstly, Greece did not exist as a country. It was an ethnic group of over 2,000 independent city-states spread around the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Each had its own allies and acted according to its own interests at any time. During the 450s BCE the Athenians sent an expeditionary force to support an Egyptian revolt against the Persian Empire which then ruled Egypt. After an initial success, Athens lost the whole expedition when it was trapped in the marshes and had to surrender. Eventually Macedonia took over Egypt under Alexander the Great, and when his empire split up after his death, his general Ptolemy took over Egypt as its king, opposing the other generals who took over Greece and Asia Minor. This opposition continued until Augustus incorporated them all into the Roman Empire.
How many cities did Alexander the Great name?
I reckon 100's, around 200 maybe... Not sure though. It was such a long time ago, it's hard to remember. Not that I'm 1000 years old. Never mind.
It is, although, well-known that he discovered heaps. And heaps. And heaps.
What was the full extent of Alexander the Great's empire before his death?
Alexander's empire stretched from Macedonia, his homeland in northern Greece, through Asia Minor down to Egypt, and from Afghanistan through to modern day Pakistan and the borders of India.
How did the frontier cease to exist in the us?
You may be referring to the thesis of Frederick Jackson Turner, which he explained in, The Frontier In American History.
The 1921 edition of that work is available online, free: http://xroads.Virginia.edu/~Hyper/TURNER/
A one page summary of Turner's thesis is at a site sponsored by the Henry George School, developed for U.S.A. high school students: http://www.landandfreedom.org/ushistory/us16.htm
The closing of the frontier was one of the causes that led to the Age of Imperialism. The closing of the frontier led for Americans to seek new frontiers.
Why did some Greeks ignore the rise of Macedonia and who tried to warn them?
Demosthenes of Athens warned the Athenians. He was protecting Athenian interests and hegemony over Greece. Demosthenes harbored a personal grudge against Philip because of the humiliation he suffered when he lost his power of speech at the Macedonian court (Aischines, On the Embassy 35), Demosthenes called Philip a barbarian but he would call anyone he did not like a barbarian, including fellow Athenians (Dem. 21.150). Some propagandists have used this word to claim that Macedonian were not thought of as Greek by the rest of Greece but the word, at least in some uses by Demosthenes and others, should be understood as a generic insult. Thus, for example, in some parts of the USA people are dubious that people from other parts are "real Americans."
· [10] When, Athenians, will you take the necessary action? What are you waiting for? Until you are compelled, I presume. But what are we to think of what is happening now? For my own part I think that for a free people there can be no greater compulsion than shame for their position. Or tell me, are you content to run round and ask one another, "Is there any news today?" Could there be any news more startling than that a Macedonian is triumphing over Athenians and settling the destiny of Hellas? ~ Demosthenes. Demosthenes with an English translation by J. H. Vince, M.A. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1930. Demosthenes, after failing to convince that Macedonians were barbarians, in order to uprise Athenians and after the success of a united Greece under Macedonian hegemony said: "No king of the Hellenes had ever conquered Egypt with the exception only of Alexander, and that he did without war..."
"Even though Xerxes had a huge host with him, he was a barbarian and was defeated by the prudence of the Hellenes; whereas Alexander the Hellene (GREEK) has already engaged in 13 battles and has not been defeated once."
[2.3.4.-5; Oration of Demosthenes] When the battle of hegemony was fought it was the Athenians and their ally Greeks that met the Macedonians and their ally Greeks on the fields of Chaeronea. From this, the Pan-Hellenic league of Corinth was created with Macedonia as hegemon over the other states. The emiment historian J. B. Bury writes: As the hegemony or first place among Greek states had passed successively from Athens to Sparta, and to Thebes, so now it passed to Macedon. The statement that Greek liberty perished on the plain of Chaeronea is as true or as false as that it perished on the field of Leuctra or the strand of the Goat's River. Whenever a Greek state became supreme, that supremacy entailed the depression of some states and the dependency or subjection of others. Athens was reduced to a secondary place by Macedon, and Thebes fared still worse; but we must not forget what Sparta, in the day of her triumph, did to Athens, or the more evil things which Thebes proposed.
What does glossa mean in ancient greek?
glossa in Latin means "word of foreign meaning" (from the Greek meaning "tongue") and was then used as "word" in Old to Middle English and is still used as such today in certain instances (cf. glossary).
Why did the Trojans go to war with Greece?
There are quite a few events that led up the the Trojan war. It is still uncertain exactly how it was started. However, in mythology, there was a beauty contest between three goddesses: Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena. They called upon a guy named Paris to judge. Each of the goddesses promised him something if he chose them. Finally, Paris couldn't resist Aphrodite's offer of giving him the most beautiful girl in the world, and chose her. The problem was... she was already married. The fight, apparently, was all over a beautiful girl named Helen.
What are facts about greek chorus?
greek chorus are made up of 12-15 people
none of them are actors, they are all amateurs
they are positioned just in front of the main actors
they narrate, sing and dance toghether at the same time
thats all i got. hope this helps
Why did the ancient Greeks like to have strong athletic bodies?
The ancient Greeks took games of all kinds very seriously, but especially physical athletic competition. The Greeks believed that their gods particularly loved to see strong, fit, graceful human bodies, especially boys' and men's bodies. So one way to get on the good side of the gods was to exercise, to eat right, to oil your skin, to create a beautiful body that the gods would love. Because of the Greek tendency to turn everything into an agon, a competition, this also meant that there were a lot of athletic competitions in Greece. The most famous of these is the Olympic Games, but there were other games held in other places as well, like the Isthmian Games at Corinth.
Why did owning land improve a persons status in ancient Grecce?
because the lawnguys had land -.- Actually, they were thought of as powerful and higher up because not everyone in ancient Greece could afford his (women couldn't even if they wanted to) own land.
How did Hippocrates change the way medicine was practiced in Ancient Greece?
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Hippocrates was the first doctor to take note of illnesses so he can compare symptoms to match the right treatement.
He also worte the Hippocratic Oath which young Doctors still take today which promises to resepect each pateint, give real/just advice and so on. This is more what he is remebered for but at the time his ideas were much more rational to any others so he is now nicknamed 'the father of Medicine'.
What did the ancient Greeks make their weapons out of?
most weapons were made of bronze or copper up until 100 BCE when they started to make weapons out of iron.
The ancient primary Greek weapons like The Dory was made up of either iron or bronze. The Spartan swords were made up of iron blade, the Kopis were also made up of iron and the shields were made out of wood with an outer layer of bronze.
Ancient greek weapons were made of copper or bronze. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The very first weapon in Greece was copper then bronze. Later (c.1000BC) iron weapons came into use. Iron tools also allowed the Greeks to make sophisticated armour and shields from bronze.
How did the guilds influence the development of the medieval theatre?
The theatre was mainly put on by the church to teach bible stories, so the people learned the stories of the bible through the plays they saw. This was important because people couldn't read, but the church wanted to teach them about the bible.
Archimedes was born in Syracuse, Sicily, about 287 BC, and died around 212 BC.
The mountainous geography kept the Greeks from uniting.
Marathon, Greece .
Addendum:
The supposed runner Pheidippides carrying the message was already dead, dying of exhaustion after running to Sparta and back over 100 miles.
The run was by the whole Athenian army after the battle as they realised that the Persians had sent another force to take Athens in their absence.
all 9,000 ran back the 26 miles, arriving just in time. It is after them that the modern race is nameed.
What animals did the Greeks domesticate?
Donkeys, horses, goats, sheep, cattle, chickens, dogs, birds, and a type of ferret which they used as cats.
Did Sparta become the most powerful city state during the golden age?
No, Athens became the most powerful Greek city-state.
Who was the city state of Sparta characterized by?
It consisted of the Spartan citizens, the free non-Spartans (perioici) and the serfs. Spartan males, having the serfs to support them, devoted their time to military training, sports and religious activities. Spartan women also participated in sports and cultural activities. The serfs worked the land and delivered half their produce to the state in return for independent living. The perioici worked their land and delivered military service.
Who was the leading city in the Hellenistic age?
Alexandria, Egypt (named after Alexander the Great). The Hellenistic period refers to the time from Alexander's death until the time of the rise of the Roman Emprie. Other important cultural centers were Antioch, in Syria, along with Ephesus and Rhodes, among others.
What is a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society?
the albanians made all the rules
