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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 three new military methods did King Philip use to build Macedonia's military power?
He had gotten new weapons for his army to use during war!
Why was the marketplace in a Greek city-state so important?
It was where people bought and sold their foodstuffs and goods. It was therefore also a social meeting place, and in Athens there were perfume shops for the men where they gathered to gossip.
How did the geography of Greece affect the rise of the city state in ancient Greece?
by body of water and those high mountains that develop small city sate
What were the chief characteristics of Hellenistic culture?
One of the factors that defined the Hellenistic period was the decreased importance of Greece proper (the territory of modern Greece) with an increase of importance on Hellenistic "culture" in the various foreign colonies. In fact, the centers of Hellenistic culture during the period were not even in Greece, they were, respectively, Alexandria, in Egypt, Antioch, in Syria and Pergamum in Anatolia (modern day Turkey). The term "Hellenistic", by the way, refers to the spreading of Greek culture over the non-Greek peoples that were conquered by Alexander the Great. Hellenistic culture can best be described as a mixture of Greek culture and the cultures they dominated (i.e.: Near Eastern culture). The four main dynasties that came out of the Hellenistic period, post-Alexander the Great, were the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt based at Alexandria; The Antigonid dynasty in Macedon and central Greece; the Attalid dynasty in Anatolia based at Pergamum and the Seleucid dynasty in Syria and Mesopotamia based at Antioch.
Hellenistic art perfected the art of "sculpture in the round", meaning sculpture that can be viewed from all sides. Some of the more famous pieces of Hellenistic art are Laocoon, the Venus de Milo and the Gaul Killing His Wife. The Hellenistic period saw the export of Greek art all over the Mediterranean and North Africa, which really solidified and codified the Greek tradition. The Hellenistic period began with the conquest and colonization of foreign lands to be brought under the mantle of Greek control, and grew to be a tribute oriented amalgam of Greek culture and those who were being dominated. It was a period of Imperialism, militarism, and increased wealth and trade for those who lived in the Hellenistic empire. The period can be defined as a time when disparate cultures found a (sometimes forced) commonality of culture and purpose though the traditions of Hellenistic conquerors.
Ancmiemt egypt is used for after life such as theming tut in Egypt
How many gods and goddesses did the Greek believe in?
"Polytheism" is the word you're thinking of. According to the Greek Mythology which was considered live history for the average ancient Greek person there were three generations of gods The first generation was Uranus and Gaea - Ουρανός και Γαία. Uranus and Gaea had many children also known as Titans - Τιτάνες Τιτανίδες. Cronus = Time - Κρόνος = Χρόνος son of Uranus and Gaea conspired with his mother Gaea against his father Uranus and one day he manages to kill Uranus who was cut in pieces that were thrown in the universe creating the first stars. The genital parts of Uranus that were fallen into the ocean gave birth the goddess Aphrodite [one of the versions] Cronus married his sister Rhea but as he was afraid that he will face the same fate as his father he was eating the newborns when Rhea delivered them. Rhea had lost already five children when she decided that when the sixth would be born she would protect him/ her from his father. When the sixth was born, a boy, she managed with the help of the Cretes [Κουρήτες - Κρήτες] - men of Crete to hide the new born in the mountain of Ide. She replaced the child with a large stone that Cronus ate. In the mean time Zeus, the new born, was raised by the Cretes and the holy goat Amalthea. When he came of age he made an agreement with some of the Titans to take over the powers of Cronus. With their help he managed to take control of the situation. He killed his father Cronus and liberated his brothers and sisters, Hestia, Hera, Hades, Poseidon and Demeter. Zeus married his sister Hera and agreed with his brothers to define the areas of their responsibilities. Hades had the control of the world under, Poseidon ruled the surface of the land and the oceans, seas, lakes and rivers while Zeus maintained control of the air. His six children that were born by Hera - Ares, Mnemosyne[Zeus] - Athena, Leto - Apollo and Artemis, Maia - Hermes, Hera - Hephaestus and his brother and sisters were the famous 12 Olympian gods and goddesses who were ruling the ancient Greeks until the dawn of Christianity at 395 AD/ CE.
Who was a famous Greek general who governed Athens and helped create its golden age?
The Golden Age was of Athens. Under the leadership of Pericles, it turned the Delian league which it had led against the Persian Empire into an empire of its own, milking it of money to support its own building programme, sponsoring the arts and learning, and putting half its own citizens on the public payroll. The pillaged cities didn't find it so golden, so it wasn't Greece, it was Athens which got the gold and easy life.
What were the main features of greek arts of the golden age?
Subjects were idealized. They were perfect and flawless and beautiful. They didn't show much emotion, they were usually balanced right between anger and sadness and happiness. Everything was ok, but they weren't quite joyful, just satisfied. Nudity was common. Hope that helps!
What was trading like in ancient Greece and rome?
trading was really important in greece, more important than rome. fish wasbig in greece. rome didn't have fish.
The disease that devastated the Athenians has been a matter of debate . The loss of Pericles from the disease compromised the Athenian war effort and may have led to the defeat of Athens by the Spartans due to a lack of quality leadership . The disease itself remains a moot point .
What three things brought Greeks together?
The Greek city-states spread much further afield - from Massalia (now Marseilles) throough Sicily and southern Italy, the Greek mainland, Asia Minor, north Africa and Black Sea.
1. They shared religion, language and culture, and attributed their origin to a founding ancestor, Hellen which is why the called themselves (and still do) Hellenes, and the Hellenic world (Greece/Greek is a name the Romans saddled them with when they confused them with a southern Italian tribe the Graeci).
2. The cities outside the mainland were generally colonies of mainland cities, and usually honoured the bond with their mother city.
3. They regarded other peoples as barbarians, and so the feeling of uniqueness and opposing external enemies provided a unifying force.
That said, the cities were not 'joined' or unified. The Amphictyonic Council was the arbiter of Hellenic cultural matters, however the cities were independent states, and were more often at war with each other than barbarians. From time to time some cities formed defensive alliances against each other or external enemies.
Why was the philosophers of ancient Greece important?
They were the first people to consider explanations for events other than that were the work of the gods.
Was Homer a religious figure in Greek mythology?
homer was an ancient greek author, not a greek god. he wrote about them in his works
Who is the ancient Greek goddess Persephone related to?
The story of Persephone is that she is a daughter of Demeter, goddess of harvest. Persephone wandered into the Underworld, and she ate 6 seeds from a pomegranate. Eating Underworld food makes you stay there forever. So, she had to. Demeter was outraged, and fought with Hades, ruler of the Underworld. So, eventually, they made a deal. Persephone had to stay in the Underworld for 6 months every year, for the 6 seeds she ate. According to legend, it is her visits, not the tilt of the planet, that make the seasons. With Demeter for summer, in the Underworld for winter.
How has greek culture influenced culture today?
because Greek's were the first to come up with 3d art on the statues they made so they gave us a huge step forward in art.
What did the actors wear when they played in the Greek plays?
It depends if it was a Comedy or a tragedy. If it was a tragedy they would wear really dark colours but if it was a comedy they would wear bright colours like Green and Red
What were female slaves expected to do in ancient Greece?
help around the house and make the kids help her
What crops are grown in Greece in Greece?
some plants include olive trees, cherry trees, and fig trees most popular.
Which city did the Greeks siege for 10 years?
The Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years during the Trojan War, as famously depicted in Homer's "Iliad." The conflict was sparked by the abduction of Helen, wife of the Spartan king Menelaus, by Paris of Troy. The siege ultimately ended with the cunning use of the Trojan Horse, leading to the fall of the city.
What was the contribution of Eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes is a Greek Philosopher whom ideas were way out of his time. He discovered two important things about the earth, one in which is that the world is shape like a sphere in which we know today because of satellite imagery but in that time they did not have the the thought nor the technology.The next thing he discovered is the Earth's circumference which was only off by 185 miles. Another important fact is that Eratosthenes was in charge of the library in the city of Alexandria.
What type of work did the ancient Greeks do?
Farming, fishing, building and manufacturing trades, artwork, trading, seamen and rowers, labouring and in their spare time fighting as soldiers and marines and singing in the theatre performances.
