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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 made transpotation and communitcation difficuly in ancient Greece?
In Ancient Greece, geography was a significant barrier to transportation and communication, especially for trading and military purposes. The waters of the Aegean Sea were one barrier. The many distinct mountain ranges and hills made up yet another barrier.
in a way, yes however there are arguements to suggest he was politic hero
What were 2 main exports used in ancient Greece?
I can't tell you in three because there are four. They are: pottery,olives,wine and wool. My teacher says there are only three though.
What is the relationship between the Greek trade routes and the Greek colonies?
The colonies, established around the Mediterranean and Black Seas, were independent city-states and each had to make it own living, They traded with their mother cities, and locally.
Why was Philip of Macedonia able to easily conquer Greece?
Philip never conquered Greece. With various methods, he brought the Greeks together and united them under Macedonian hegemony through the formation of the Pan-Hellenic league of Corinth.
After the Peloponnesian Wars, the Greeks who had a history of disunity were even more disjointed. Athens had been defeated by Sparta, and Sparta was in turn defeated by Thebes which was the leading political power in Greece. Philip took advantage and built up his military and reinforced his alliances. Demosthenes of Athens who held a personal grudge with Philip after being snubbed at the Macedonian royal court spoke against the threat from Macedonia to Athenian hegemony.
[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.
Also, while the Athenian allies may have had an advantage in quality, Philip had a greater advantage in numbers. The Macedonian Army was larger and more modern. The phalanx infantry formation used by the Thebans to defeat Sparta was improved by the Macedonians with longer spears and ranks of sixteen instead of eight. After an enemy had been broken up by the Macedonian phalanx, the Macedonian heavy cavalry charged in for the kill.
On the battlefield of Chaeronea, Macedonia and its Greek allies met with the Athenians and their allies from the Greek city states....
As the eminent historian J. B. Bury writes:
- If the chances of another issue to the battle of Chaeronea have been exaggerated, the significance of that event has been often misrepresented. The battle of Chaeronea belongs to the same historical series as the battles of Aegospotami (405 B.C.) and Leuctra (371B.C.).
- 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.
When did the greek civilization begin and end?
Ancient Greek civilization had a long and illustrious history. Historical and archaeological records indicate that the civilization had its earliest beginnings in the Neolithic Age (6000 B.C.E. and later), although it wasn't until 500 B.C.E. that what we now know as "Classical Greece" took shape. It is customary to mark the end of Ancient Greece in the middle of the 2nd century (B.C.E), when Rome conquered the last remaining centers of resistance among the Greek societies.
No, there is no evidence that Joseph, the father of Jesus, had any relation to Greek religion. By all historical accounts, Joseph was a Jew, as was Mary, the mother of Jesus. (And even if you believe, as Christians do, that Joseph was more like a stepfather, since the actual father of Jesus was God Himself, there is still no evidence that the God of the Jews was also involved with Greek mythology.) That said, yes, there are stories in Greek mythology about miracle births, gods who have a son, dying and rising gods, etc. However, Jesus is not part of ancient Greek religious beliefs.
Is modern Greece smaller than ancient Greece?
First of all, modern Greece is a unified country under a single government. Ancient Greece ranged from democracies (Athens, Thebes) to oligarchies (Sparta) and monarchies (Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia). Furthermore, ancient Greeks colonized lands that are now outside of Greek borders, such as southern Italy, France, Turkey, Cyprus and some parts of the Russian shores. The Greek language has also evolved, and people now speak Modern Greek. Spelling has remained the same as it was in ancient Greek, but pronounciation has changed.
What was the strongest city-state in ancient Greece?
The first Greek city-state was Mycenae (my-SEE-nee).
What kind of religion plays an important role in the lives of Africans?
The category of African indigenous religion refers to cultural, religious or spiritual manifestations indigeneous to the continent of Africa. There are arguably several religions in this category. Traditional African religions involve teachings, practices, and rituals that lend structure to the African native societies. Traditional African societies reflect local conceptions of God, the Gods (if the cultures are polytheistic or henotheistic), and the cosmos. Even within single communities there may be slightly different perceptions. African traditionalists almost always acknowledge the existence of a high God or demiurge who created the universe (Shango, Olorun, etc.) Many traditional African stories speak of how God or God's son once lived among the people, but as humans did something to give offense to God, God withdrew to the heavens. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_traditional_religion
What ceremony did the boys in ancient Greece go through before becoming men?
Greek boys went through the ceremony of Agoge before becoming men.
What is the ancient Greek symbol for love?
There wasn't a symbol. The Greeks personified love first in Eros, and later in Aphrodite.
Aphrodite's symbols were as follows: Dolphin, Rose, Scallop, Shell, Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror, and Swan
Which cultures contributed to the new Hellenistic civilization?
Hellenistic civilisation was the result of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire, which included Turkey, the Middle East, Persia, Afghanistan, Pakistan west of the river Indus, Central Asia and Egypt. Hellenism refers to the spread of Greek influence in the conquered areas, rather than a blend of cultures.
Were women important in ancient Greece?
Women played no part in the Ancient Games as they were not allowed to even watch the games, let alone take part. The reason behind this is due to the fact that Olympia was dedicated to Zeus and was therefore a sacred area for men. The chariot races (introduced in later games) were held outside the sacred precinct, were open to women spectators. However some accounts do remark that the priestess of Demeter was required to attend and that maidens were also permitted to watch.
Who was the most famous Socrate's student that founded the academy?
The most famous student of Socrates who founded the academy was Plato [Πλάτων]. Since Socrates did not leave any written doctrines Plato in his works provides all the issues that had been examined by Socrates.
Three things establishment of democracy allows citizens of ancient Greece?
1. It became necessary to consult the citizens as they refused to tolerate absolute rule by the upper class.
2. The upper class had to concede a say to the farmers and traders as they relied on them to fight and defend their properties, so limited democracies came into being.
3. Having got a taste for this, the lower classes pushed further for a radical form of democracy where they had all the say.
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4. The people were then led astray by self-interested demagogues, which brought war, destruction and chaos, so the people reverted back to limited democracy.
Egyptian Thebes was inhabited from 3200 BC. There are no hard facts of the early history og Thebes in Greece.
Who was an Athenian leader who established rule by assembly and people's courts with juries?
Pericles.
What hardships did Archimedes have?
Archimedes was a mathematician who lived from 287-212 BCE. One of the major hardships he would have had was fighting in the first Punic War. Syracuse, his birthplace, was under siege in 264 BCE. He was an important aspect of the war because he created several war machines.
Why did greek develop trade with other regions?
Trwaing were many peopoles jobs so they ilked to eat stuff lke that and have it too
