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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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Who could attend the ancient Greek games?
Men and women could attend greek theater performances but only men could perform, there is some evidence that women and children would go to a different section of the theatres. in some places they might not have been allowed into the theatres at all.
Why were the treaties with Sparta and Persia important to ancient Athens?
The peace treaties with Sparta and Persia in the middle of the 5th century BC were important in that they recognized the Athenian empire and the right of Athens to coerce their allies. The treasury at Delos was moved to Athens and subscriptions paid there became tribute to Athens. This greatly enriched the City of Athens.
Why is Hippocrates the father of medicine?
Hippocrates was a doctor during the times of Ancient Greek. Back then, the doctoring methods were not backed up by research; rather, they were thought up by the same men who thought volcanoes were caused by fire breathing dragons trapped under mountains ;). That is to say, although the Greeks were brilliant people who made many discoveries, they had many theories that were perhaps slightly random. In the field of medicine at that time, for example, if a person came in with a headache, it would not be uncommon for a hole to be drilled in their head as treatment. Or if they had cramps or growing pains, the part of their body that experienced those pains would be "bled out". Well, hippocrates certainly practiced these techniques, but he also made several new, correct discoveries. He is mostly credited with linking food with weight. He was first to suggest that people eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more for a healthy diet. That is mostly why hippocrates is now called the father of medicine.
Why was the city of Alexandria the center of Hellenistic culture?
It was established and endowed by Alexander and became the capital of his general Ptolemy who he left to govern Egypt. After Alexander died, his generals carved up his empire and established their own kingdoms, which because they used Hellenic culture, we call them the Hellenistic kingdoms.
Ptolemy set himself up as king/pharaoh, and Alexandria was a Greek city, with the usual cultural appendages. The Ptolemaic dynasty extended its territory, at various times into Palestine and Greek islands, so Alexandria was a centre of activity and trade in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, in competition with Seleucid Syria and other transitory regimes in Asia Minor and Greece.
Alexandria also became a center of Hellenic scholarship, learning and development, with its library holding possibly over half a million titles, which were bought, stolen, copied, and provided the basis for this knowledge revolution.
What cultures are represented in the cultural blend of Hellenistic culture?
The main, core culture is Hellenic, Greek, especially that of Athens.The language is the Coene / Koine Greek, whose most famous document is the Christian bible, especially the New testament (Old tastement in the translation of the 70, from Hebrew). The Koine dialect is an amalgam of several Greek dialects but its core is Attic, the Greek dialect of Athens, with infusions of Macedonian (Northwest Greek), Aeolian, Ionian and even Doric. Depending on the area, several other cultures mixed with the core Hellenic to produced new, different Hellenictic cultures. In India and Afghanistan the local hellenic populations become aquainted with Buddhism, while in Alexandria and the rest of Egypt hey come close to the Egyptian pantheon. Serapis, a mix of Hermes and osiris was the most widespred of the new Gods, and not only in Egypt. Greeks also become aquainted with Iranian (Mithra) and Hebrew (Monotheistic) Gods, and the Great Mother / Cybele cult from Asia Minor spreads throughout the Hellenistic world. Sanskrit and Aramaic along with Egyptian Demotic become widely used (depending on the area, along with the official Koine Greek. In Art, Hellenic sculpture, mosaic making and painting spread through the then known world, leaving its imprint in later Roman and Indian and even in far Eastern (China, Japan, the sculptural depiction of Buddha, Buddhist wall paintings in Tibet and among the Tocharians in Xinjiang, etc) sculpture, in areas where the Greeks themselves (Alexander the Great, foremost) never even visited.
In ancient Greece a ruler who gained power by force was called a?
The kings, then the Tyrants. See the list Greek Tyrants in the separate panel Sources and related links: below.
What Greek activities were important to Greek economics?
Mainly tourism, agriculture and trade. Also minor industry.
How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture?
As Alexander's empire expanded, the Greek culture spread and merged with other cultures. In the lands he conquered after the battles, he treated his enemies with respect and honor and taught them Greek culture and ideas.
What building has doric columns in the us?
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, A 352-foot (107 m) monument — the world's tallest Doric column — was constructed in Put-in-Bay, Ohio
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry%27s_Victory_and_International_Peace_Memorial
What was the name of the Trojan king?
There were many kings during Troy's reign, but the one that ruled during the Trojan War was King Priam.
What are the distinctive features of Greek architecture?
The so called Byzantine Empire was the Roman Empire. Byzantine is a term which is used by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of its western part. The people in question did not know this term and called their empire Roman Empire. The Greek styles to make columns (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian) and the arch and the vault of the Romans were still used. The most characteristic feature of Byzantine church architecture was the dome The dome had been perfected by the Romans. The Byzantines made extensive use of one particular type of dome, the pendentive dome.
BCE = Before the Common Era or B.C.
I now finally understand BC, BCE AD and CE but where does BP come in to play. Before present. Is that before 2013 or before 01?
How do you spell Zeus in ancient greek?
The Greek god's name is spelled 'Zeus'.
It is spelled as Zeus and not as Zues.
How did the democratic government in Greece develop?
Around 510 BC, a wealthy Athenian named Cleisthenes planned to distribute political power to the populace. He came to power after the overthrow of Hippias, who was a tyrant, and of Isagoras (his onetime ally) who tried to usurp the Athenian councils and rule Athens.
His new government included all Athenian men, using a gathering called the Assembly. But because getting everyone together was difficult, a smaller group of 500 men, the Boule, would be chosen each year by lottery, and would handle most of the work of legislating and administering the city-state's public business. Only a few important decisions would require a city-wide vote.
The Boule would have representatives from each of ten clans, called "phyles" (tribes) each created from three regions: one urban, one inland, and one seacoast. Because the Boule members were chosen at random, it was not exactly a representative democracy of the modern form. Clisthenes and his clan were successful for awhile in controlling much of the power in Athens. He called his system isonomia (equality under the law) rather than democracy.
The Progression of Rule in Athens
Monarchy was first. it was rule by one. Then came oligarchy, rule by a few. Tyranny was third on the list. it was rule by authority or force, by power. Finally, the ancient Greeks were known for democracy, where everyone has a say in the system of government.
Philosopher who taught that good conduct meant following a moderate course between extremes?
Aristotle
Who wrote fables in ancient Greece?
Aesop's fables or Babrius
Babrius may have written a collection of fables, which was discovered in the 19th century) based on Aesop's fables, only in Greek verse. Babrius may have been a Hellenistic Roman.
What ancient Greek word translates as you have found it?
"Eureka".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_%28word%29
Strictly speaking, this means "I have found" or "I have discovered" since it doesn't designate an object.
What is the city state that wanted to leave the delian league?
There wer many over the course of 60-odd years from its formation in 478 BCE.
The first was Naxos in 471 BCE, followed by Thasos in 465 BCE; others followed and all were ruthlessly put down by Athens which had the capacity with its superior fleet and addiction to the annual funds levied from the members, which it progressively converted to its own benefit.
What were the contributions of the Greek Civilisation?
architecture, art, religion, and nice spelling "civilisation'... its a z kid
What three cities began as Greek colonies?
The three cities are
Istanbul, Turkey
Marseille, France
Naples, Italy
Who was the athenian runner who spread the news of the victory of the Persians an Marathon?
It was 18,000 Athenian warriors who ran back after their successful battle at Marathon to protect Athens from assault by sea in their absence. They ran back when they realised that the Persian cavalry was heading to Athens on ships. They ran the 26 miles, arriving just as the Persian cavalry was disembarking to take the city.
There is a fake story that Pheidippides ran back to tell of the Marathon victory. He was already dead, dying from exhaustion after running to Sparta to summon them to held repel the Persian invasion.
Why was the mediterranean sea important to the Greeks?
Because the sea provided food ( Fish ) fresh water bartering systems from one side to another and sea battles for wars on water
