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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.
10,833 Questions
How did homer keep greek culture alive under dorians?
Homer kept Greek culture alive by recording their history in epic poems and stories, such as the Iliad and Odyssey.
What is the difference between a hellenic pagan and a hellenic polytheist?
None they are the same. Although some who call themselves Hellenic Polytheists (such as myself) dislike the name pagan for multiple reasons.
3 How did the Hellenistic polis differ from the earlier Greek Polis?
Hellenistic polis varied greatly from the original greek polis.
I would suggest checking out UNC website. There is a link to it below.
What doctor used science instead of magic in ancient Greece?
ancient greece who was the doctor who used sciense instead of magic
How is hera's name spelled in Greek?
Hera, the wife and sister of Zues, in Greek Mythology.
Hera: English
Ήρα: Greek
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea and, as "Earth-Shaker," of earthquakes.
How were the ancient Greeks resourceful and ingenious?
In adapting and improving the customs, buildings, arts, sciences and activities of other peoples..
What religion did Alexander the Great's Empire have?
It was mainly Christianity, as that was the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Why is greek architecture important?
Greek architecture is important because it has produced buildings of great beauty. In the US, it has even today its influence on the building of town halls, justice courts and stately homes where 'Greek' pillars are often adorning the entrance.
Why were the spartan shields important?
The Spartan's were primaraly Hoplites, that means they used to shields called Hoploms and large spears, The shields were important because they helped form the formation as each soldier used his shield to cover the man next to him called a phalanx, And pointed there spears down and marched forward to create a barrier of shield and spear.
also because a lone spartan warrior could swing the shield so strong that it could simulate a car crash and kill another warrior
Conquests of Alexander the Great gave rise to the?
Establishment of separate kingdoms we call Helenistic - his generals carved up the empire he had seized from the Persians after he died.
What lesson did ancient Greece teach society?
Although the whole thing is largely a myth invented by the British poet Lord Byron in the 19th century who was drumming up support fot the Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire, the answer sought usually is that "Greece is the birthplace of democracy".
In reality, Most of ancient Greece never had or even considered democracy, and in Athens - that for some time had a democracy of sorts - the few powerful families of the city saw to it that real power remained firmly in the hands of their family members.
What hemisphere is ancient Greece?
Greece, whether ancient or modern, is in both the northern hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere (thus, it is in the northeast quadrant).
