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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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Was Philip II a great orator who opposed the Greek attack on Persia?
On the contrary he united the Hellenes under his rule and planned an invasion of Persia as retribution for the Persian wars and to stop Persia who was oppressing Greek colonies in Asia Minor. He died however before this happened, and after his son Alexander III the Great reasserted his leadership of the Hellenes, he continued his fathers plan and conquered most of the then known world.
What happen to Sparta after leonidas died?
after the death of king leonidas, it ends there, then i went.. i'm waiting until now for the part 2 of 300
What are the two greek city-states that tried to stop Philip the seconds invasion?
Thebes and Athens raised a small army to stop the invasion.
The Greek scientist Aristarchus was the first person to suggest what?
He first suggested that the Earth (and the other planets that were then known) rotated around the Sun instead of the other way around.
I think this question may be a bit muddled. The most famous Leonidas is probably King Leonidas I of Sparta, who fought and died at the Battle of Thermopylae. A Phalanx, meanwhile, is a military formation involving large numbers of men with long 'spears' moving in a solid block (A simplistic definition). Clearly, Leonidas could not have been this.
If the question meant "Was Leonidas a fighter in a Phalanx?", the answer is that it is unknown. Although Herodotus indicates he fought on foot, he may or may not have wielded a long spear in a phalanx.
Leonidas certainly commanded a phalanx, so if that is the question... The answer is yes!
As far as we know, the idea of the earth rotating around the sun was all his own work. His contemporaries sought his execution for impiety for challenging their idea of Earth as centre of the universe.
What is a summary of the battle of marathon?
Persia sent a punitive expedition against Eretria and Athens for their role in supporting the Ionian revolt against Persian rule. Eretria was captured but Athens resisted and defeated the Persian force on the plain of Marathon.
Homer's Iliad contains the Greek Gods.
Apollo and Athena seem to appear at more crucial times, but most of the main twelve are in it at some point.
How do you pronounce the ancient greek word hai mousai?
They're transliterations of the Greek alphabet, so they're pretty much as they look. The "ai" in hai and mousai are dipthongs, they're pronounced together (ay, not ah-ee). Mousai is accented by a circumflex on the ou (also a dipthong, "ooo" not "oh-uh"), so the emphasis on that word should be on the first syllable, not the second.
"hay MOO-say"
Why Athens should not have gone to war against Sparta?
Athens was overconfident and aggressive. Sparta and its allies drew a line over a dispute over Megara, and tried to get Athens to soften its position. Athens refused and war ensued.
How does the battle of Thermopylae influence the world?
It was just a holding operation to force a naval battle to weaken the Persian force attacking Greece. The effort failed, and the issue was decided at three later decisive battles - Salamis, Plataia and Mycale.
The direct answ is that it had no influence on the world, which is, after all, a bit bigger than a corner of the Mediterranean Sea. The indirect effect is that the Spartan defence became a byword for staunch resistance.
In what parts of the US can a Spanish influence be found today?
in california ,florida ,texas ,nevada ,washington ,idaho, oregon ,utah, new mexico, colorado ,arizona, oklahama, montana
Why did Greece accept phillip to be their new king?
They didnt accept him, he conquered the rest of the greek city states so they didnt have much choice.
What was the least important activity to the athenians?
The least important activity to the Athenians was likely farming, especially in the context of their cultural and political life. While agriculture was essential for sustenance, many Athenians, particularly the elite, relied on imported goods and the labor of slaves for farming tasks. Instead, they prioritized civic engagement, philosophy, and participation in the democratic process, which were central to their identity and societal structure.
