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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 type of weapons were used in the peloponnesian war?
They used spears, swords, pikes, and chariots along with siege machines.
Their helmets and greaves were made of bronze Shields were made of leather and bronze Swords and spearheads were made of iron.
What did the Athenians do that so enraged the Persian king Darius?
They responded to a call for aid from their fellow Greeks, the Ionians,who were at the time under Persian rule, The Athenians failed to free the Ionians at the time, but burned the city of Sardis to the ground. Darius was infuriated and demanded to know who has so savaged the city. "The Athenians" was the response.
Who became popular by giving land to landless farmers in ancient Greece?
Solon became popular by giving land to the landless farm owners.
How did the Greeks stop the growth of germs?
As a preventative measures the Romans first made sure that they had clean water. They stayed away from places such as the Pontine Marshes, with their unhealthy air and swarms of biting insects. They left the city during the hot summers, when plague or disease was apt to break out. (at least the wealthy did) They would also periodically take "purges". Which was a laxative treatment, in the belief that they would flush the bad humors from their bodies.
Probably gradually from the fifth century through the 8th, Latin evolved into the romance languages of French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian. Changes in language started with the Germanic invasions and settlements in the 4th century. Latin ceased to be spoken in society except in the Roman Catholic church. However, Medieval Latin continued to be used in education, medicine and other fields in Europe until the 18th century.
What did Alexander The Great empire fall apart after his death?
After his death his generals divided the empire and began to fight over their shares.
What was Aeschylus famous for?
Aeschylus was, like Euripedes and Sophocles, a playwright. He wrote tragedies and thus became famous and his plays are still used and read in contemporary times.
Who were the rulers that ruled during ancient Greece time?
Greece had 16 rulers.
Consisting of
Queen cleopatera and micheal buble'
What does Mercury mean in ancient Greece?
In ancient Greece Hermes was the messenger of the Gods. The roman god Mercury wasn identified with Hermes and the two are usually treated as the same
Becasue of his speedy nature, his name was given to the planet Mercury in ancient times.
How far east did the Greeks travel?
Ancient Greece had colonies or influence in Asian minor, Sicily, Gaul, and Africa.
Which greek city state was home to the first democracy?
Mostly all - like Sparta and Athens. Mycenaean and Minoan city-states also had democracy. Other city-states and eventually other countries like Rome and U.S adapted to democracy from the Greeks.
What were some ancient greek legacies?
The frieze, pediments, columns (look at the Parthenon), the Olympics, wine, lifelike statues, philosophies, and (if I am not wrong) grapes/olives.
If you look around you'll find the ancient Greek influence in basically every major city...especially in Europe and the US. You'll see it in the architecture and art and the way the government works. We have a similar justice system to the one they had.
Logic and formal proof in math have been in existence since the time of the ancient Greeks?
True or False. Logic and proof in math have been in existence sine the time of the ancient Greeks. true
Why is greek a great civilization?
Athens built a sort of empire through intimidating those in the Delian league into becoming their vassals, regularly paying tribute of grain.
Actually the Athenians did have an empire, it was called the 'Delian League,' established after the Persian Wars ended in 479 BC. Athens was the leader, and exacted tribute from the other members scattered around the Aegean. In effect, it was an empire, but it ended after the Peloponnesian Wars from 431-404 BC.
Their reasons of success:
Every civilization had its own speciality. The Sumerians invented the wheel. The chinease invented paper. the idus valley people had a drainage syatem that was not inferior to todat's modern underground drainage system. i think that like the aryans the Greeks were excellent in warfare and they good techniques of warfare. besides there was less corruption, the rulers were devoted to their work, and the blacksmith produced good armoury for their soldiers.
What did ancient Rome borrow from ancient Greece?
The ancient Greeks are well known not only for their cultural achievements but in their sailing and navigational abilities, as well as their (primarily defensive) military strength. This led them to sail to many places in the meditteranean and set up lasting settlements, places such as Turkey, Crete, North Africa, and even the island of Sicily, in Southern Italy (Syracuse).
Also the Greek alphabet was transferred and modified by way of Phoenicians (phonetics) to the Etruscans, the forerunners of the Romans in Italy, of whom the Romans borrowed and modified much culture, and in time, land (the city of Rome itself).
Who is Trojan champion who was killed by Achilles?
be more specific
achilles killed like everyone in his path
he tried to kill this one girl, mrathus, but i stopped him
hes mean
Which feature was typical of Greece during the golden age and Italy during the renasissance?
A questioning spirit
What are things related to Ancient Greece that start with the letter k?
I KNOW! haha ' knossos' capital of the Minoan crete. :)
How did the government of oligarchy work in ancient Greece?
Oligarchy means 'rule of the few' (Monarchy = rule of one, Democracy = people power)
There were broad-based oligarchies where the propertied-class ruled, even though this was not a 'few'. There were also narrow-based oligarchies where only the richest held power.
Aristotle said that the best forms of government were monarchy, aristocracy (rule by the best people) and democracy. He went on to say that these became degraded over time monarchy -> tyranny (rule by a tyrant), aristocracy -> oligarchy, and democracy -> ochlocracy (mob rule).
What do Greeks use for transportation?
they used wagons pulled by horses or just walked from place to place.
What happened to the Delian League?
Athens led the League during the latter stage of the Persian War 478 to 449 BCE, and after peace was arranged in 449 BCE, it converted the League into an empire of its own, continuing to levy the annual war funds by force, and spending the proceeds on itself, glorifying the city and putting half its citizens on the public payroll.
Why are buildings white-washed in Greece?
Houses are white washed because it keeps them cool. The houses themselves are very old and were built before modern conveniences like air-conditioning. The white wash reflects sunlight keeping them cool. They are even cool to the touch. The houses are white washed three times a year, with each person being responsible for white washing their own home. The blue domes represent the sea and sky.
