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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
Did the Greek Gods have an influence in the Ancient Greek arts?
Yes, they changd the way Ancients Greeks designed and thought, therefore having a massive influence in the Ancient Arts.
King Darius and Xerxes were leaders of what empire that was a threat to Greek freedom?
They were leaders the Persian Empire. Darius was the father of Xerxes. Darius led the Persians in the first Persian war, while Xerxes led the Persians in the second Persian war.
What was cleisthenes contribution to democracy?
- broaded the role of ordinary citizens in government
- set up the Council of 500, members were chosen by lot from among all citizens over the age of 30
- made the assembly a genuine legislature
Who did Pericles let into the government?
The government was the assembly of the citizens. The council of 500 was drawn from the citizenry by drawing lot, and implemented the decisions of the assembly. Pericles and others had to persuade the assembly on what were the right courses of action. Sometimes his oratory didn't get him the answer he wanted. Democracy.
What is the same about Mycenaeans and Minoans?
They were both early Greek peoples who were taken over by invaders from other Greek peoples and from the Sea peoples.
Who did the cooking in ancient Greece?
They took it from a plate, placed the food in their mouths, chewed and swallowed it.
Their staple diet was from grains as bread, from which they got their basic protein and carbohydrate. To this they added olive oil, vegetables, fruits, garlic, and some fish, fowl or animal protein when they could get it, mainly as a sauce.
Why do you think Pericles praises Athenian life in a tribute to the war dead?
It was after the first year of a war between Athens and its empire and the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. He was trying to bolster morale and persuade Athenians to fight on - not all agreed with the war which he had engineered, and Sparta was looking for an end to a pointless and damaging war too. So Pericles was looking to justify continuing on with it.
Who was the Greek god with powers over Atlantis?
Atlantis was the domain of Poseidon, the god of the seas, storms and earthquakes.
What Greek wrote a book on geography?
Strabo's Geography was written about 24 AD. He was a Greek geographer and historian that lived in Asia Minor.
Is the peloponnesian war also known as the great war?
No. The terminology Great War is usually aplied to World War 1, over two thousand years later.
What is the importance of the seas to the people of Greece?
The Greece need the sea to survive because the need water to drink and to wash their clothes
The land was generally poor, so to gain food security, trade was used to buy external sources of food.
The Indus Mahari Tribe grew to the most powerful in the region.
Is tzatziki a ancient greek dish?
Yes, tzatziki is considered an ancient Greek dish. It is made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and often includes herbs like dill or mint. Tzatziki has been a staple in Greek cuisine for centuries and is typically served as a dip or sauce alongside various dishes.
