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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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Which Greek period marked the end of political independence?
The Hellenistic period after Alexander's death, when his empire was divided up by his generals, who established the Hellenistic Kingdoms.
The Mycenaean period was succeeded by?
It was succeeded by the Dorian invasion (a northern greek tribe) circa 1200 BC.
This time period is called archaic or sometimes the ''greek dark ages'' because of the destruction of the major cultural and economic centers and the complete hold of any technological or cultural advances.
It ended in the 7th century BC with the formation of the first city-states (Thebes, Athens, Sparta etc)
What was ancient greece's example on ancient Rome?
The Romans took the Greek gods and just renamed them. :)
Why is balance and harmony important to classical greek art?
Reason because Greeks (especially Athens) loved wisdom (or philosophy). Moderation, balance and harmony because they believed in perfection and the golden ratio, as to help form a flawless world.
Why does most of our knowledge of ancient Greece come from the Muslims?
Muslims maintained libraries, while European society struggled during the centuries following the collapse of the Roman empire. This was called the dark ages because so much ancient learning was lost.
Why did the ancient Greeks make up stories to explain science?
Someone once said that religion explains those mysteries that science has not yet shed light on. As a rule of thumb, most of us lump any pre-Roman Greeks together. The truth is, by the time of Socrates and Plato, worship of the gods among the educated was increasingly rare. It was generally the pastoral and uneducated classes that were clinging to the old faith. Why? Because the Greeks were exploring science and understanding why certain things were happening.
Why are only children always so successful?
By no means all only children are successful. However, many only children spend more time than others in the company of adults, and this can help them to mature (psychologically) earlier than other children. They often spend more time alone and are less easily bored (or more tolerant of boredom) than others. On the negative side they may be less able to deal with some social issues, such as conflict. I've kept this tentative as one needs to be careful about generalizing.
Which two ancient Greek city-states fought in the Peloponesian War?
The Peloponesian Wars were a series of three wars between the Delian League led by Athens and the Peloponesian League, led by Sparta. In the end, Sparta triumphed.
Although many cities fought in the war, Athens and Sparta led the two sides.
Hundreds of the Greek city-states were embroiled, whether they liked it or not, in the 27-year war. The war was between Sparta and its allies and Athens and its empire.
Ancient Greeks myth about spring?
Pershphone and Demeter:Hades kidnapping Persphone becase of ner beauty.
How did ancient greek texts survive?
Ancient literature survived in various ways. The wealthy had libraries, some, or parts of some, were saved during the dark ages. Many manuscripts were preserved in Egypt due to its dry climate, but the most important factor in the preserving of ancient writings were the Christian monks. They recopied them for the purpose of study and comparison.
In 480 BCE the Greeks defeated the Persian fleet at Salamis because?
1. The Athenian Themistocles sent a false message to the commander of the Persian fleet that the Greeks were going to escape through the western passage of the strait, so the Persian sent one third of his fleet (the Egyptian component) to seal off the exit. This reduced the odds down to nearly equal.
2. The Persians attacked in two columns on each side of the island of Psyttalia, dividing their strength yet again.
3. To get through these passages, they had to do so on a narrow front, and their flanks were open to attack by the Greek fleet formed up just inside the bay.
4. The Greek ships were smaller and more manoeuverable, and their ramming tactics broke up the Persian columns.
How do you say Who is this in Greek and Ancient Greek?
tis estin houtos pios ine aftos(modern)
tis estin haute tis estin anir(man)tis estin gini(woman)
Pios einai (pee-OHS EE-nay) in Modern Greek
What crisis in the Greek camp confronts the leaders at the opening of The Iliad?
Agamemnon takes Achilles' trophy concubine from him. In reaction, Achilles withholds his forces from the battle.
How Italian city states achieve importance and develop politically?
Italian cities gained importance primarily through trade. This is evident by the huge trading monopolies conducted by Venice and Genoa during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance era.
What is the familiarities of ancient Greece and ancient Egypt?
- they both poop
- they both lived
- they both peed
- they both are humans
How did the Greeks honor their gods and goddesses?
They thought that the gods helped protect them, so they created a way to thank them, usually by sharing the remains of their meal at their temple.
What are some ancient Greek beliefs about the phases of the moon?
there are no beliefs except for that there is a moon goddess
