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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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Why did the Greek city states feared democracy?
The greek city states did not fear democracy. They invented it.
Around 600B.C. before democracy was invented, the city-states had kings or nobles who run the affairs. When though, philosophers came up with the idea that the state would be run more effficiently with a type of government that included the people in decision-making, this was beyond any reason.
After 100 years though is was obvious to everyone that this new system of government, were the citizens of a town had power, was called Democracy (=demokratia), which is a made up-word of demos-state and kratw-hold/power. It would freely translate in English as: People (state) holds power.
yes they invented democracy but the Spartians from Sparta feared democracy
How was tyranny used in ancient Greece?
Tyrants were generaally wealthy landowners who were brought to power by the lower classes who had become tired of being held down and exploited by the oligarchs (small number of aristocrats) ruling the city-states. The tyrant was put in sole charge on the understanding that he ruled to the general good. They were vilified by those who had been replaced and today the word has a bad meaning. To the majority of people who got a fair deal from them they were a godsend.
How did greek Olympics influence later civilizations?
It influenced later civilians because if it wasn't for their Greek minds to come up wit h Boxing, Wrestling, Chariot Racing, Riding, Pankration, or Pentathlon then more than likely - we wouldn't know what that is. Therefore, Greece has gave us more than an idea, they hhave gave us the whole game, we just added some ideas here and there. & That is how those specific sports have came to be. More than an inference, there is more.
What cities in the US that end in polis?
Well, honey, there's just one city in the US that ends in "polis," and that's Indianapolis. So, if you're looking for other cities with that ending, you're out of luck. But hey, at least now you know where to find all the Hoosiers!
Who were the original Greek Gods?
There were many Greek gods, all with their own purpose. The main ones included:
Zeus - King of the gods and god of the sky and lightning.
Hera - Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and women
Hades - Brother to Zeus and god of the underworld and death
Poseidon - Brother to Zeus and god of the sea
Hestia - Sister to Zeus and goddess of the hearth
These other gods and goddesses were children of Zeus: Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, and Hermes.
Before these Greek Gods, there were the Titans, including Cronus, who fathered Zeus and his siblings.
What is 'Alas how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise' in ancient greek?
to answer this question we have to know the difference between knowledge and wisdom. wisdom is different from knowledge. wisdom has a divine aspect, and it can be attained only if the Almighty showers upon anyone. Knowledge can be gained through reading, education etc........ wisdom once attained will definitely profit in the attainment of liberation.
Why would the rugged geography make it to unify Greece?
Rugged geography creates mountains which makes transportation more difficult in Greece which leads to difficulties in communication while the mountains separate them from each other.
Why did the Greeks believe in the Greek gods and how did it affect their lives?
Many important decisions were made(to start a campaign,make alliences etc) after consultation with the Oracle. Wars and conflicts were put on hold for the duration festivities dedicated to gods. In everyday life, people should respect the gods as there was the fear of divine retribution (Nemesis).
What was the difference between the rich and the poor ancient Greek clothing?
In the old kingdom there was little difference between the clothes worn by the rich and the poor. Men of all classes wore a short kilt made of linen and women wore a long skirt with straps at the shoulders. Rich men and women wore wigs and jewelry while the poor did not. As time went on the clothes of rich people got more elabourate including wearing of silk, while the clothes of the poor remained very much the same.
Is ancient Greece and classical Greece the same thing?
Try to picture San Francisco during the 1840's. The "Gold Rush' days with all the grubby, primitive, opportunity seekers. Dirt streets, relative lawlessness, dog eat dog, but with much promise.
Now compare that image with what is today's architecturally dazzling San Francisco. Refined, culturally superior. The "Kingdom of Snoot." Considered by many the world over to be our most cosmopolitan and beautiful city, in the bay at the Pacific Ocean. The difference between "Ancient" Greece and "Classical" Greece is very similar, relative to modern times.
I hope my comparison offers clear way to "see" the difference in your mind's eye.
Pericles' full name was Pericles, son of Xanthippus. He was an ancient Greek statesman and a general in Athens. He was born around 495 BC and died in 429 BC.
Why did Xerxes want to conquer Greece?
He wanted to increase the wealth of Persia, he wanted glory, and revenge.
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It all began when the Greeks helped the Ionions revolt, which resulted in the destruction of the Persian city of Sardis. Darius the Great swore revenge, ordered his satrap to attack Greece, but failed. Darius took the task upon himself, but soon died. His son, Xerxes the Great, continued his father's plan.
It is important to note that Xerxes did NOT want to conquer Greece. After the Persian victory at the Battle of Thermopylae, Athens was abandoned and "conquered" by the Persians, but Xerxes decided to burn it to the ground in revenge for what the Greeks did to Sardis (although soon after, Xerxes regretted what he had done and rebuilt the city), and thereafter soon left Greece.
What did ancient thebes Greece people eat?
Principally bread and olive oil, with some meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, accompanied by watered wine. Not much different from what the poor people ate.
How did the ancient greek civilization begin?
Mycenaean civilization existed from 2000-1100 B.C.E. (They are considered the first Greeks) The Dark Ages in Greece are from 1100-750 B.C.E. In 800 B.C.E. Homer brought them out of the Dark Ages. The Classical Greek age is from 479-336 B.C.E. Greek fell sometime around 338 B.C.E. So 2000-338 B.C.E. (All information is from Sherman and Salisbury's "The West In the World" Third Edition. College Textbook.)
The Mycenaean civilization adopted much of its culture from the?
The Mycenaean civilization of Ancient Greece took many of its cues from earlier Minoan civilization. It flourished in the late Bronze Age, but mysteriously collapsed and Greece did not experience such heights of civilization against for many centuries.
Mycenaean civilization is described as the Culture of Bronze Age Greece.
How different is greek religion than your religion?
Greek religions are different than Hebrew because they eat different food and are different cultures. They are the same because they both belive in gods but Hebrews only belive in one god.
Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states?
They were independent cities with authority over nearby regions.
When the nomadic Greek peoples settled in Greece, the various tribes took over a section of river valley or plain surrounded by mountains, separated from each other and so established separate communities and governance.
