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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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Thucydides (c. 460 B.C. - c. 395 B.C.) (Greek Θουκυδίδης, Thoukydídēs) was a Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the 5th century B.C. war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 B.C. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of "scientific history" due to his strict standards of evidence-gathering and analysis in terms of cause and effect without reference to intervention by the gods, as outlined in his introduction to his work.[1] He has also been called the father of the school of political realism, which views the relations between nations as based on might rather than right.[2] His classical text is still studied at advanced military colleges worldwide, and the Melian dialogue remains a seminal work of international relations theory. More generally, Thucydides showed an interest in developing an understanding of human nature to explain behaviour in such crises as plague, genocide (as practised against the Melians), and civil war. Thucydides(c. 460 B.C. - c. 395 B.C.) (Greek Θουκυδίδης, Thoukydídēs) was a Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the 5th century B.C. war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 B.C. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of "scientific history" due to his strict standards of evidence-gathering and analysis in terms of cause and effect without reference to intervention by the gods, as outlined in his introduction to his work.[1] He has also been called the father of the school of political realism, which views the relations between nations as based on might rather than right.[2] His classical text is still studied at advanced military colleges worldwide, and the Melian dialogue remains a seminal work of international relations theory. More generally, Thucydides showed an interest in developing an understanding of human nature to explain behaviour in such crises as plague, genocide (as practised against the Melians), and civil war.
What makes the area occupied by the ancient Greeks a crossroad between three continents?
because of speed
Where did the greeks believe that most gods lived?
...well to the the Greeks they lived on mt.Olympus but not all gods and goddesses lived on mt. Olympus they lived in a city i don't know what its called but its a city my name is randy and i read about greek gods if you have any Quinton's about Poseidon ask me I'm a Poseidon expert
Aristarchus was born in Samos, Greece in 310 BC. He was both a mathematician and an astronomer, and gave the world the first model of the universe with the sun placed at the center and the Earth revolving around it.
Did ancient Greek use the crossbow?
The bow and arrow have been in use for over 60,000 years. Stone points which have been identified as arrowheads were being used in Africa around 60,000 years ago. By 16,000 BC flint points were being bound by sinews to split shafts. Fletching was being practiced, with feathers glued and bound to shafts.
The first actual bow fragments found were the Stellmoor bows from northern Germany. They were dated to about 8,000 BC but were destroyed in Hamburg during the Second World War. They were destroyed before Carbon 14 dating was invented and their age was attributed by archaeological association. The second oldest bow fragments are the elm Holmegaard bows from Denmark which were dated to 6,000 BC. High performance wooden bows are currently made following the Holmegaard design.
Around 3,300 BC Similian man (affectionately named Ötzi) was shot through the lung near the present-day border between Austria and Italy and was mummified by ice and the extreme cold. Among his preserved possessions were bone and flint tipped arrows and an unfinished yew longbow 1.82 m (72 in) tall.
Classical civilizations fielded large numbers of archers in their armies; archery was an important military and hunting skill before the use of gunpowder. Arrows were especially destructive against unarmoured masses and the use of archers often proved decisive. Mounted archers combined range with speed and mobility. Archery also figured prominently in the mythologies of many cultures.
In ancient Greece, the Cretans practiced archery and Cretan mercenary archers were in great demand. Crete was known for its unbroken tradition of archery. The Greek god Apollo is the god of archery, also of plague and the sun, metaphorically perceived as shooting invisible arrows, Artemis the goddess of wild places and hunting. Odysseus and other mythological figures such as Eros, the god of love, are often depicted with a bow. During the his invasion of India, Alexander the Great personally took command of the shield-bearing guards, foot-companions, archers, Agrianians and horse-javelin-men and led them against the Kamboja clans, the Aspasios of the Kunar valleys, the Guraeans of the Guraeus (Panjkora) valley, and the Assakenois of the Swat and Buner valleys.
Who were the gods in Greek mythology?
The first gods were the children of Kronos, or Cronus and Rhea, or Rheia: Poseidon, Demeter, Hades, Hestia, Zeus, and Hera.
Zeus: King of the gods and god of the sky
Hera: Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
Poseidon: god of the sea
Demeter: goddess of the harvest
Hades: god of the underworld
Hestia: goddess of the hearth. Hestia was an original Olympian, but gave her seat up to a newcomer, Dionysus, god of wine. She now tends the hearth in Olympus.
Te first gods were Uranus and Gaia
The city-states of Greece were called?
a greek city state is a polis
The question was about the alliances of Greek city-states. Don't know the Greek translation, but in English they are referred to as leagues.
the alliance between the greek city-states was called Delian League.
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Most of the houses had open air roofs so when it rains all the water will go down the whole and into a little lake in the middle of the floor so they could have water. the bedrooms were built under the roof so they had shade. Wealthy Romans had their own villa but the poorer ones had to share it with the rest of their family. the houses were usually made out of bricks. Poor Romans had to sleep on bug-ridden mats. Ancient Roman beds were made out of wood, and expensive beds also included shells, ivory and gold they were covered with colourful damask cloths.
What is Solon known for doing in ancient Greece?
His efforts to legislate against political, economic, and moral decline in Athens.
What is the Name of Athenian marketplace?
It was called an Agora (open place of assembly)
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How long did ancient Athenian soldiers serve?
The Greek military age was 18 to 60, all of whom were required to turn out in defence of their city. Generally, the age for expeditionary forces was 20 to 45. They were called out as required (and had to turn up with three days rations) and served until the battle or campaign was over, when they returned to their normal occupations, attending periodic training drills.
This applied to people in the cavalry and hoplite (armoured warrior) classes. Those below this were coopted as required as light infantry with bows, javelins and rocks. Later, mercenaries progressively replaced the militias where a leader, city or confederation could afford to pay them.
What ideas of government did the US borrow from ancient Greece and ancient rome?
Among many things some of the more important concepts borrowed by the USA from ancient Greece and ancient Rome were the rights of citizens to vote; to have people accused of a crime be entitled to a jury trial. In ancient Athens for a good period of time, there existed a "democracy" From Rome, the idea of written laws. In addition Rome also had a system for citizens to vote. These essentials for a representative government were lost for ages. The USA placed these basics in US laws. In the era that the USA was formed, few nations had these basic rights in law.
What is the name of greek chest armor?
Cuirass was the most common ancient chest-armor, especially from the Spartans. Typically bronze.
The NAME was THORAX in Greek,not curiass-that is English
Who was the person who ran twenty-six miles to Athens to tell the news of the Victory at Marathon?
The soldier Pheidippides. He dropped dead after he delivered the message from exhaustion. Also its Athens not Rome. To run from Marathon to Rome you have to pass through :Greece,Albania,Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. Today's driving distance : 2551 Km , 1581 miles.
Where are ancient Greece and ancient rome?
FROM: http://ancienthistory.about.com
How did ancient Greece form a democracy as a government?
Most societies have developed different forms of government, so really the Greeks were perfectly normal. Many people don't realize it, but the Icelanders also developed democracy separately from the Greeks and have the world's oldest democratic parliament (the Althing).
Were the Roman and Greek empires around during the same time period?
The Greek and Roman Empire are identically different. The Greek one is older than the Roman since it was established by Alexander the Great at 323 BCE and lasted in the mainland of Greece until 146 BCE and the last remaining part of the Greek Empire Egypt until the death of Cleopatra Philopator the VII at 30 BCE. The foundation of the Roman Empire took place in the 1st century BCE with first Emperor Augustus between 27 BCE 14 AD/ CE.
Which of the following describes an important contribution of the greek thinker socrates?
Creation of a system of philosophy based on logic and observation.
wrong,Ancient Greek Civilization starts from the Minoic Era,around 3.000 bc and then continues through Roman and Byzantine Empire,then revied during the Reinaince.
What US buildings have Greek columns?
Thomas Jefferson loved Greek and Roman Architecure. His residence, Monticello, was based off of basic Roman concepts. The state house, senate house, and The White House have Roman influences.
Who rides the golden chariot across the sky in ancient Greece?
Apollo. He rode his chariot of the sun.
