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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 is the difference between Greece men and Greece women?
Men in ancient Greece were treated much better then women.Men were given rights to own land,speak for themselves in court,and most importantly were able to participate in government,voting.Women though, did anything their husband told them to.
What does three quarters of Greece's landmass consist of and how did this effect the development?
The landmass of mainland Greece is mainly mountains and broken terrain. When the Greek nomadic tribes settled on land in the river valleys, they formed separate settlement, built a fortress on a high point (acropolis) which developed into a city. This created separate city-states. The limited land available to each city-state resulted in surplus population being sent out to seize new lad and form more city-states. This resulted in the Greek world expanding to over 2,000 city-states spread around the periphery of the Mediterranean and Black Seas - Sicily, North Africa, Italy, Asia Minor etc.
What did Athens do with the Delian League's money?
It was used to maintain a fleet to protect against Persian intrusion against the League member cities.
When peace was made with Persia, Athens used it for its own aggrandisement, keeping the fleet going to collect the money by force if necessary, beautifying Athens (Parthenon etc) and putting half its own populace on the public payroll.
What city state did Rome fight with from 250 BC to 150 BC?
Rome fought the three Punic Wars with Carthage. They spanned from 264 BC to 146 BC
What games did the children play in Sparta?
Very little.
Girls wereeducatedand trained by women to do domestic chores such as sewing and cooking.
Boys, as soon as they turned seven, were trained to fight and become warriors.
When they could, children played games such as hide and seek. Boys would play-fight with each other or their fathers with wooden swords.
What was the Greco-Persian period?
Greco-Persian conflict lasted from 499 to 449 BCE. The contact had begun 50 years earlier, and afterwards lasted until Alexander the Great took over the Persian Empire 334-324 BCE.
There is information that there could and was a Labyrinth on the island of Crete.
In Mythology the labyrinth was built to hide the Minotaur from the world.
The labyrinth how ever was built by Daedalus,The greatest inventor of all time.
Daedalus was forced to build it and later escaped to a neighboring island of Crete.King Minos,the king of Crete,vist and said he would pay gold for him.The daughters of the king said"Let us treat you and give you a bath."They gave it to him but drowned him.Before however King Minos said he woulds not rest until Daedalus meet his judgement.This caused Daedalus to flee into his maze...
So is it real or is it not?
The question may never be answered..
What were the responsibilities of the tyrant in the Greek polis?
A tyrant was appointed when there was a breakdown in society of a city-state, usually as a result of upper class over-dominance and suppression of the masses. His function was to rule fairly for all as a dictator. Usually, after settling the problems he fell into disrepute (he had to levy a much-hated tax to hire a bodyguard to protect him from upper-class assassination) and there were always agitations from those who benefited least from even-handed rule.
How did they help the Greeks feel connected?
They helped the Greeks feel connected by fostering a shared sense of identity through common language, culture, and religious practices. The celebration of festivals, such as the Olympic Games, brought various city-states together, promoting unity and camaraderie. Additionally, the spread of mythology and literature created a collective narrative that resonated across regions, reinforcing bonds among the Greek people. These elements combined to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and cultural pride among the Greeks.
Solon died in Athens around 559 BC of natural causes, likely old age. He was a revered statesman and lawmaker in ancient Greece, known for his contributions to Athenian society and government.
Did masks in Greek theatre act as megaphones?
No, they did not. The wall of the skene and the shape of the theatron provided amplification, in addition to a very loud voice.
Masks were used to represent the character being played, as one actor often (indeed, almost always) played several parts per play given the restriction of only three actors per play and had few other ways of signifying the change. They also protrayed various emotions, as the actors' faces were hidden.
What is the difference between Greek democracy and current democracy?
Greek democracy was direct - the male citizens met regularly in Assembly and voted on policies and actions of their city-state.
Modern democracy is effected by the people electing representatives to a parliament, which votes for them.
Direct democracy could only work in a geographically small city-state where the citizens could assemble. Countries today are much larger and this was impracticable. However the rise of computing offers the opportunity to vote through them Don't hold your breath that politicians will rush to embrace this.
What is one of the Greeks' favorite models of proportion?
One of the Greeks' favorite models of proportion is the Golden Ratio, often denoted by the Greek letter phi (φ). This ratio, approximately equal to 1.618, is found in various aspects of art, architecture, and nature, symbolizing beauty and harmony. The Greeks admired its mathematical properties, as it can be derived from a simple division of a line into two parts, where the whole length divided by the longer part is equal to the longer part divided by the shorter part. This concept influenced many artists and architects, notably in classical structures like the Parthenon.
Why did Persian agents show up in greek cities demanding a tribute of earth and water?
To give in to this demand of 'soil and water' would be equivalent to surrendering the nation and it's people to Persian control : it meant to surrender .
Who are the greek gods of the Seven Virtues?
Hermes-Humility
Demeter-Charity
Artemis-Chastity
Hercules-Patience
Apollo-Temperance
Aphrodite-Kindness
Hephaestus-Diligence
